Fred Boy
Origin(s)
Germanic; Old English
Meaning
Peaceful ruler; joyful
Historical & Cultural Background
Fred is derived from the Germanic name 'Friedrich', which means 'peaceful ruler'. The name has been popular in various forms across Europe, particularly in Germany and England. It gained prominence in the 19th century and has been used by several notable figures throughout history. The name is often associated with qualities of leadership and tranquility.
Trend Summary
Fred has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Frank, Fritz, Frederick, Ferdinand, Felix, Finn, Freya, Fiona
Variants
- Freddie
- Freddy
International Variants
- Friedrich (German)
- Fredo (Italian)
- Frederik (Dutch)
- Fritz (German)
Famous people named Fred
Fred Astaire was an American dancer, singer, and actor known for his innovative dance techniques and performances in classic Hollywood musicals.
Fred Rogers was an American television personality, known for creating and hosting the children's program 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'.
Fred Flintstone is a fictional character from the animated television series 'The Flintstones', known for his humorous antics and family life.
Fred Couples is an American professional golfer, recognized for his achievements on the PGA Tour and his distinctive swing.
Fictional characters named Fred
Fred Weasley is a character from the 'Harry Potter' series, known for his mischievous personality and twin brother of George Weasley.
Fred the Fish is a character from the video game series 'Freddi Fish', known for his adventures in solving mysteries in an underwater world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fred was first seen in the United States in 1880. Fred has ranked as high as #73 nationally which occurred in 1924 and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Fred has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fred (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 16 | |
NY | 10 | |
FL | 7 | |
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 1,569 |
1881 | 1,418 |
1882 | 1,641 |
1883 | 1,502 |
1884 | 1,638 |
1885 | 1,562 |
1886 | 1,599 |
1887 | 1,454 |
1888 | 1,665 |
1889 | 1,554 |
1890 | 1,506 |
1891 | 1,362 |
1892 | 1,628 |
1893 | 1,493 |
1894 | 1,475 |
1895 | 1,483 |
1896 | 1,393 |
1897 | 1,301 |
1898 | 1,447 |
1899 | 1,182 |
1900 | 1,646 |
1901 | 1,133 |
1902 | 1,286 |
1903 | 1,204 |
1904 | 1,223 |
1905 | 1,284 |
1906 | 1,193 |
1907 | 1,371 |
1908 | 1,381 |
1909 | 1,355 |
1910 | 1,587 |
1911 | 1,808 |
1912 | 3,103 |
1913 | 3,624 |
1914 | 4,441 |
1915 | 5,778 |
1916 | 5,745 |
1917 | 5,986 |
1918 | 6,182 |
1919 | 6,091 |
1920 | 6,298 |
1921 | 6,496 |
1922 | 6,245 |
1923 | 6,314 |
1924 | 6,532 |
1925 | 6,205 |
1926 | 6,447 |
1927 | 6,313 |
1928 | 6,036 |
1929 | 5,857 |
1930 | 6,048 |
1931 | 5,698 |
1932 | 5,525 |
1933 | 5,287 |
1934 | 5,465 |
1935 | 5,493 |
1936 | 5,602 |
1937 | 5,738 |
1938 | 5,768 |
1939 | 5,538 |
1940 | 5,582 |
1941 | 5,618 |
1942 | 6,088 |
1943 | 6,168 |
1944 | 5,580 |
1945 | 5,118 |
1946 | 6,012 |
1947 | 6,392 |
1948 | 5,376 |
1949 | 4,731 |
1950 | 4,195 |
1951 | 3,994 |
1952 | 3,960 |
1953 | 3,790 |
1954 | 3,695 |
1955 | 3,501 |
1956 | 3,578 |
1957 | 3,636 |
1958 | 3,516 |
1959 | 3,581 |
1960 | 3,397 |
1961 | 3,090 |
1962 | 2,854 |
1963 | 2,525 |
1964 | 2,465 |
1965 | 2,147 |
1966 | 1,879 |
1967 | 1,688 |
1968 | 1,570 |
1969 | 1,575 |
1970 | 1,503 |
1971 | 1,281 |
1972 | 1,039 |
1973 | 1,021 |
1974 | 890 |
1975 | 840 |
1976 | 799 |
1977 | 747 |
1978 | 694 |
1979 | 612 |
1980 | 585 |
1981 | 582 |
1982 | 554 |
1983 | 546 |
1984 | 449 |
1985 | 463 |
1986 | 443 |
1987 | 380 |
1988 | 392 |
1989 | 416 |
1990 | 385 |
1991 | 368 |
1992 | 316 |
1993 | 314 |
1994 | 256 |
1995 | 245 |
1996 | 257 |
1997 | 221 |
1998 | 217 |
1999 | 200 |
2000 | 157 |
2001 | 182 |
2002 | 187 |
2003 | 152 |
2004 | 161 |
2005 | 148 |
2006 | 175 |
2007 | 143 |
2008 | 133 |
2009 | 121 |
2010 | 107 |
2011 | 105 |
2012 | 106 |
2013 | 102 |
2014 | 111 |
2015 | 101 |
2016 | 108 |
2017 | 105 |
2018 | 99 |
2019 | 98 |
2020 | 83 |
2021 | 98 |
2022 | 83 |
2023 | 98 |
2024 | 99 |