Fredric
Every Fredric since 1881 — 8,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fredric
Fredric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,946 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 8,395 American babies have been named Fredric. Its peak came in 1947, when 223 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fredric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fredric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,998 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,308 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,957 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,261 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,798 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,915 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,430 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,230 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,244 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,096 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,356 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,829 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,939 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,864 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,408 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,882 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,530 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,256 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,996 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,700 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,088 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,456 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,353 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,025 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,932 |
| 1980 | 37 | #1,602 |
| 1975 | 51 | #1,186 |
| 1970 | 70 | #962 |
| 1965 | 90 | #780 |
| 1960 | 109 | #739 |
| 1955 | 180 | #549 |
| 1950 | 208 | #460 |
| 1945 | 196 | #427 |
| 1940 | 145 | #478 |
| 1935 | 167 | #437 |
| 1930 | 72 | #750 |
| 1925 | 52 | #936 |
| 1920 | 61 | #880 |
| 1915 | 79 | #656 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,477 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,147 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #990 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fredric
- Fredric Brown Writer · 1906–1972
- Fredric March Actor · 1897–1975
- Fredric Jameson Writer · b. 1934
- Fredric Wertham Writer · 1895–1981
- Fredric Lehne Actor · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fredric in 2025?
Fredric ranked #5,946 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fredric?
8,395 babies have been named Fredric in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fredric most popular?
Fredric peaked in 1947, when 223 newborns received the name.
Is Fredric a boy or girl name?
Fredric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fredric rising or falling?
Fredric is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fredric?
Well-known people named Fredric include Fredric Brown (writer), Fredric March (actor), Fredric Jameson (writer).