boys' name · peaked 1953

Fredrick

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Frederick.

Every Fredrick since 1880 — 64,782 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,736
among boys
Babies in 2025
94
named Fredrick
Peak year
1953
1,346 babies
All-time total
64,782
since 1880

The story of Fredrick

Fredrick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,736 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 64,782 American babies have been named Fredrick. Its peak came in 1953, when 1,346 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Fredrick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Fredrick year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 94 #1,736
2024 104 #1,635
2023 109 #1,594
2022 133 #1,399
2021 130 #1,412
2020 121 #1,428
2019 120 #1,455
2018 124 #1,412
2017 150 #1,225
2016 126 #1,394
2015 151 #1,219
2014 141 #1,265
2013 157 #1,151
2012 126 #1,349
2011 140 #1,241
2010 164 #1,133
2009 197 #998
2008 165 #1,113
2007 214 #928
2006 217 #896
2005 191 #920
2004 227 #795
2003 212 #827
2002 200 #834
2001 224 #769
2000 242 #718
1995 354 #539
1990 446 #468
1985 505 #363
1980 9 #6,966 621 #310
1975 10 #5,664 720 #268
1970 8 #5,985 942 #247
1965 9 #4,605 819 #258
1960 905 #263
1955 1,169 #209
1950 6 #4,924 1,162 #190
1945 707 #204
1940 742 #191
1935 545 #220
1930 548 #230
1925 549 #240
1920 558 #226
1915 426 #232
1910 70 #298
1905 49 #282
1900 67 #250
1895 62 #220
1890 80 #173
1885 62 #202
1880 103 #126

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fredrick mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Frederick.

How popular is the name Fredrick in 2025?

Fredrick ranked #1,736 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Fredrick?

64,782 babies have been named Fredrick in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Fredrick most popular?

Fredrick peaked in 1953, when 1,346 newborns received the name.

Is Fredrick a boy or girl name?

Fredrick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Fredrick rising or falling?

Fredrick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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