Frederico Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: freh-DEH-ree-koh /fɾeˈdeɾiko/
Origin: Italian; Portuguese; Spanish
Meaning: Peaceful ruler; prosperous ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Frederico is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "frid," meaning peace, and "ric," meaning ruler or power. This etymological combination can be traced back to the Old High German name "Fridurih," which evolved into various forms across different languages.
The name made its way into Latin as "Fredericus," which was then adopted into Old French as "Frédéric." The transition into English occurred through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, leading to the anglicized form "Frederick." Historically, the name Frederico has been borne by several notable figures, including kings and saints. One prominent example is Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 12th century and was known for his efforts to consolidate the empire.
Another significant figure is Frederick II of Prussia, who ruled in the 18th century and is often remembered for his military successes and contributions to the arts and philosophy. The name also appears in various historical texts, including the King James Bible, where similar names are referenced, contributing to its cultural resonance.
Culturally, the name Frederico has been associated with nobility and leadership, often symbolizing strength and peace. In various European traditions, names derived from the same roots have been linked to ideals of governance and protection.
The diminutive form "Freddy" has also emerged in some cultures, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage. Overall, the name Frederico carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its linguistic origins and the legacy of those who have borne it.
Famous people named Frederico
In this section, you will find notable people named Frederico. 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 Frederico who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Frederico who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Frederico Garcia Lorca is a poet and playwright best known for Blood Wedding, Yerma, and The House of Bernarda Alba.
Frederico Fellini is a film director best known for La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Frederico was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Frederico has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, and Hawaii.
In the past 5 years the name Frederico has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Frederico 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 Frederico was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Frederico (1963)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Frederico.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |