Federico Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-deh-REE-koh /fedeˈriko/
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: peaceful ruler; Spanish: rich in peace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Federico has its roots in the Germanic elements "frid," meaning peace, and "ric," meaning ruler or power. This etymology traces back to the Old High German name "Fridurich," which evolved into the Latinized form "Federicus." The name made its way into Italian as "Federico" during the Middle Ages, reflecting the broader trend of Germanic names being adopted and adapted in various European languages following the fall of the Roman Empire.
Historically, the name Federico has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in Italy. One of the most significant was Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 13th century and was known for his cultural patronage and political acumen.
His reign marked a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing in the Mediterranean region. The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, including Dante Alighieri's works, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of the Italian Renaissance.
Culturally, Federico has been associated with nobility and leadership, often symbolizing a blend of strength and peace due to its etymological components. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as "Fede" or "Rico," which have been used affectionately in familial and social contexts.
The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its continued use in literature, art, and historical narratives, where figures named Federico often embody ideals of wisdom and governance.
Famous people named Federico
In this section, you will find notable people named Federico. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Federico who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Federico who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Federico Fellini is a film director best known for La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord.
Federico García Lorca is a poet and playwright best known for Blood Wedding, Yerma, and The House of Bernarda Alba.
Federico Chiesa is a professional footballer best known for playing with Juventus and the Italian national team.
Federico Balzaretti is a former professional footballer best known for his time at AS Roma and the Italian national team.
Federico Faggin is a physicist and engineer best known for co-inventing the microprocessor.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Federico was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Federico has ranked as high as #942 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Federico has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Federico is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Federico was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Federico (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 25 | |
| TX | 24 | |
| CA | 15 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Federico.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2007 | 147 |
| 2006 | 103 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2004 | 123 |
| 2003 | 131 |
| 2002 | 122 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 1999 | 112 |
| 1998 | 115 |
| 1997 | 123 |
| 1996 | 119 |
| 1995 | 122 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1992 | 117 |
| 1991 | 137 |
| 1990 | 119 |
| 1989 | 143 |
| 1988 | 100 |
| 1987 | 105 |
| 1986 | 107 |
| 1985 | 112 |
| 1984 | 107 |
| 1983 | 118 |
| 1982 | 126 |
| 1981 | 127 |
| 1980 | 131 |
| 1979 | 124 |
| 1978 | 108 |
| 1977 | 118 |
| 1976 | 148 |
| 1975 | 113 |
| 1974 | 106 |
| 1973 | 98 |
| 1972 | 116 |
| 1971 | 98 |
| 1970 | 92 |
| 1969 | 85 |
| 1968 | 73 |
| 1967 | 90 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1965 | 77 |
| 1964 | 69 |
| 1963 | 66 |
| 1962 | 75 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1960 | 79 |
| 1959 | 84 |
| 1958 | 78 |
| 1957 | 75 |
| 1956 | 61 |
| 1955 | 89 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1953 | 72 |
| 1952 | 61 |
| 1951 | 65 |
| 1950 | 78 |
| 1949 | 58 |
| 1948 | 81 |
| 1947 | 49 |
| 1946 | 53 |
| 1945 | 50 |
| 1944 | 44 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1941 | 40 |
| 1940 | 48 |
| 1939 | 29 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1935 | 39 |
| 1934 | 52 |
| 1933 | 47 |
| 1932 | 46 |
| 1931 | 67 |
| 1930 | 52 |
| 1929 | 50 |
| 1928 | 61 |
| 1927 | 61 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1925 | 48 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1923 | 35 |
| 1922 | 39 |
| 1921 | 51 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1889 | 7 |