Freddie Unisex

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationFREH-dee / ˈfrɛdi

English; German

Meaning

English: Peaceful ruler; German: Powerful ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

Freddie is often considered a diminutive of the name Frederick, which has roots in both English and German traditions. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been associated with various notable figures in music and sports, contributing to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Freddie has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Freddy
  • Frede

International Variants

  • Frederik (Dutch)
  • Friedrich (German)
  • Frederico (Italian)
  • Fredo (Spanish)

Famous people named Freddie

Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Queen, known for his powerful voice and flamboyant stage presence.

Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American actor and producer, recognized for his roles in popular films such as 'She's All That' and 'Scooby-Doo'.

Freddie Gibbs is an American rapper and songwriter, acclaimed for his lyrical prowess and collaborations with various artists.

Freddie Roach is a former professional boxer and a renowned boxing trainer, known for training multiple world champions.

Fictional characters named Freddie

Freddie Benson is a character from the television series 'iCarly', known for his role as the tech-savvy friend of the main characters.

Freddie the Frog is a character in the children's book series by the same name, who embarks on various adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Freddie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Freddie has ranked as high as #315 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Freddie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Freddie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
33%
NY 9
23%
TX 6
15%
UT 6
15%
FL 5
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18809
18819
18836
18848
188511
188614
18877
18887
188912
18909
189113
18928
189318
189428
189524
189619
189730
189820
189925
190063
190129
190238
190345
190439
190546
190651
190774
190872
190976
191095
1911100
1912146
1913167
1914231
1915283
1916340
1917354
1918371
1919437
1920452
1921497
1922496
1923570
1924592
1925647
1926708
1927713
1928744
1929822
1930841
1931805
1932909
1933925
1934988
19351,082
19361,195
19371,165
19381,309
19391,237
19401,318
19411,412
19421,514
19431,495
19441,515
19451,427
19461,591
19471,724
19481,707
19491,673
19501,615
19511,560
19521,490
19531,548
19541,491
19551,427
19561,422
19571,340
19581,266
19591,246
19601,219
19611,144
19621,039
1963914
1964904
1965845
1966800
1967767
1968721
1969663
1970657
1971585
1972593
1973555
1974525
1975548
1976504
1977517
1978475
1979469
1980490
1981473
1982416
1983409
1984379
1985355
1986369
1987330
1988319
1989302
1990310
1991282
1992281
1993262
1994220
1995203
1996197
1997201
1998178
1999177
2000163
2001169
2002161
2003164
2004129
2005137
2006140
2007116
2008141
2009133
2010105
201198
2012110
2013117
201481
201584
201684
201777
201889
2019102
202088
202165
202276
202376
202480