Fredick Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FREH-dik //ˈfrɛdɪk//
Origin: German; English
Meaning: German: peaceful ruler; English: variant of Frederick
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fredick is derived from the Old High German name "Fridrich," which is composed of the elements "frid," meaning peace, and "ric," meaning ruler or power. This etymological root can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *frijō, which also denotes peace or love, and *rīks, meaning ruler or king.
The name made its way into English through the Norman influence in the 11th century, where it was adapted into various forms, including Frederick, before evolving into Fredick in certain contexts. Historically, the name Fredick and its variants have been borne by several notable figures.
One of the most prominent was Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 12th century and was known for his attempts to consolidate the empire. Additionally, Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, was a significant king of Prussia in the 18th century, recognized for his military successes and enlightened policies.
The name also appears in various historical texts, including the works of medieval chroniclers and in the context of the Protestant Reformation, where figures like Frederick the Wise played crucial roles in the support of Martin Luther. Culturally, the name Fredick has been associated with leadership and nobility due to its meanings related to peace and power.
It has been used in various literary and historical contexts, symbolizing a ruler who brings peace or stability. The name's variants, such as Frederick, have been popular in royal lineages across Europe, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness as a name of significance.
The diminutive form "Fred" has also emerged, often used affectionately, though the focus on Fredick highlights its historical and linguistic roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fredick was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Fredick has ranked as high as #8863 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Fredick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fredick 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 Fredick 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 Fredick.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 | 7 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 10 | 10 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 |
| 1936 | 10 | 10 |
| 1935 | 6 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Fredick
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.
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