Frederick Boy

Popularity: #401 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FRED-uh-rik //ˈfrɛdərɪk//

Origin: German; English; French

Meaning: German: peaceful ruler; English: peaceful ruler; French: peaceful king

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Frederick has its roots in the Germanic elements "frid," meaning peace, and "ric," meaning ruler or power. This etymology can be traced back to the Old High German form "Fridurih," which evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Latinized "Fredericus".

The name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted from the Old French "Frederic". The linguistic journey reflects a blend of Germanic and Latin influences, showcasing the interconnectedness of European languages during the medieval period.

Historically, the name Frederick has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the context of European royalty. One of the most prominent was Frederick I of Prussia, who reigned in the early 18th century and played a significant role in the establishment of Prussia as a major European power.

Additionally, Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, ruled in the 18th century and is celebrated for his military victories and cultural contributions, including the promotion of the arts and philosophy. The name also appears in various historical texts, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with themes of leadership and peace.

Culturally, the name Frederick has been associated with nobility and strength, often symbolizing a ruler who brings peace to his people. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Fred and Freddie, which have been used affectionately throughout history.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the positive connotations of its meaning, reflecting the qualities of a wise and benevolent leader. Overall, Frederick remains a name steeped in rich historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Frederick

In this section, you will find notable people named Frederick. 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 Frederick who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Frederick who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Frederick Douglass is an abolitionist and writer best known for Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, My Bondage and My Freedom, and his speeches advocating for civil rights.

Frederick Nietzsche is a philosopher best known for Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, and The Birth of Tragedy.

Frederick the Great is a king best known for his military victories in the Seven Years' War and his role in the Enlightenment in Prussia.

Frederick Banting is a physician best known for co-discovering insulin and his work in diabetes research.

Frederick Law Olmsted is a landscape architect best known for designing Central Park, the Emerald Necklace, and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.

Fictional characters named Frederick

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Frederick is a fictional character from the musical and film The Producers. He is a flamboyant and ambitious director who collaborates with the main characters to produce a Broadway flop.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Frederick, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

EdwardCharlesWilliamHenryJamesThomas

Similar names

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AlfredGeraldRichardVictorHarrisonTheodoreSebastianBernard

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Frederick was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Frederick has ranked as high as #159 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Frederick has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Frederick 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 Frederick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Frederick.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 728 728 0
2024 747 747 0
2023 596 596 0
2022 648 648 0
2021 629 629 0
2020 613 613 0
2019 615 615 0
2018 575 575 0
2017 581 581 0
2016 583 583 0
2015 558 558 0
2014 567 567 0
2013 556 556 0
2012 488 488 0
2011 472 472 0
2010 527 527 0
2009 491 491 0
2008 521 521 0
2007 484 484 0
2006 556 556 0
2005 569 569 0
2004 581 581 0
2003 587 587 0
2002 580 580 0
2001 614 614 0
2000 647 647 0
1999 673 673 0
1998 720 720 0
1997 711 711 0
1996 809 809 0
1995 830 830 0
1994 903 903 0
1993 953 948 5
1992 1,043 1,038 5
1991 1,140 1,135 5
1990 1,081 1,076 5
1989 1,123 1,114 9
1988 1,191 1,179 12
1987 1,184 1,170 14
1986 1,284 1,269 15
1985 1,232 1,224 8
1984 1,238 1,221 17
1983 1,451 1,437 14
1982 1,377 1,365 12
1981 1,484 1,471 13
1980 1,618 1,606 12
1979 1,654 1,639 15
1978 1,550 1,533 17
1977 1,635 1,627 8
1976 1,753 1,731 22
1975 1,803 1,786 17
1974 1,952 1,928 24
1973 2,203 2,183 20
1972 2,466 2,438 28
1971 2,996 2,973 23
1970 2,903 2,887 16
1969 2,794 2,772 22
1968 2,626 2,610 16
1967 2,831 2,815 16
1966 2,896 2,884 12
1965 3,167 3,154 13
1964 3,373 3,357 16
1963 3,141 3,127 14
1962 3,280 3,257 23
1961 3,335 3,315 20
1960 3,499 3,477 22
1959 3,576 3,550 26
1958 3,662 3,640 22
1957 4,027 4,010 17
1956 4,322 4,306 16
1955 4,563 4,552 11
1954 4,761 4,743 18
1953 4,876 4,865 11
1952 4,997 4,979 18
1951 4,996 4,984 12
1950 4,669 4,659 10
1949 4,759 4,748 11
1948 4,528 4,516 12
1947 4,637 4,637 0
1946 4,244 4,231 13
1945 3,442 3,437 5
1944 3,593 3,583 10
1943 3,851 3,840 11
1942 3,747 3,738 9
1941 3,298 3,288 10
1940 3,101 3,096 5
1939 2,982 2,972 10
1938 2,947 2,935 12
1937 2,894 2,878 16
1936 2,830 2,817 13
1935 2,582 2,582 0
1934 2,439 2,431 8
1933 2,332 2,321 11
1932 2,513 2,501 12
1931 2,484 2,471 13
1930 2,709 2,694 15
1929 2,833 2,813 20
1928 2,902 2,882 20
1927 3,070 3,048 22
1926 3,140 3,120 20
1925 3,104 3,088 16
1924 3,292 3,279 13
1923 3,292 3,278 14
1922 3,359 3,353 6
1921 3,398 3,376 22
1920 3,289 3,275 14
1919 2,938 2,932 6
1918 3,362 3,351 11
1917 3,463 3,455 8
1916 3,340 3,325 15
1915 3,166 3,159 7
1914 2,423 2,415 8
1913 1,996 1,996 0
1912 1,564 1,564 0
1911 808 802 6
1910 548 543 5
1909 477 477 0
1908 443 438 5
1907 410 410 0
1906 377 377 0
1905 381 381 0
1904 390 390 0
1903 341 341 0
1902 330 330 0
1901 336 336 0
1900 420 420 0
1899 350 350 0
1898 368 368 0
1897 369 369 0
1896 381 381 0
1895 406 406 0
1894 413 413 0
1893 432 432 0
1892 453 453 0
1891 412 412 0
1890 410 410 0
1889 451 451 0
1888 496 496 0
1887 464 464 0
1886 461 461 0
1885 466 466 0
1884 454 454 0
1883 438 438 0
1882 457 457 0
1881 433 433 0
1880 483 483 0

Top States for Frederick (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 51
7%
PA 50
7%
NY 47
7%
TX 46
6%
MI 33
5%
IL 33
5%
OH 32
5%
WI 32
5%
FL 31
4%
MN 24
3%
MA 22
3%
MO 21
3%
GA 20
3%
WA 20
3%
UT 18
3%
NJ 18
3%
CO 17
2%
VA 15
2%
CT 15
2%
NC 15
2%
IN 14
2%
KS 13
2%
AL 11
2%
TN 11
2%
SC 10
1%
NV 9
1%
MD 9
1%
OR 9
1%
LA 9
1%
AZ 8
1%
NE 8
1%
IA 7
1%
NM 7
1%
KY 6
1%
AR 5
1%
ID 5
1%
OK 5
1%
DC 5
1%