Fredrick Boy

Popularity: #844 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FRED-rik //ˈfrɛd.rɪk//

Origin: German; English

Meaning: German: peaceful ruler; English: ruler of peace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Fredrick is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name "Fridurih," which is composed of the elements "frid," meaning "peace," and "rih," meaning "ruler" or "power." This name evolved through various forms, including the Latinized version "Fredericus," before making its way into Old French as "Frederic." The name was introduced into English following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became established in various forms, including Frederick and Fredrick. Historically, the name Fredrick has been borne by several notable figures, including Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned in the 12th century and was a significant figure in the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire.

Additionally, Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was King of Prussia in the 18th century and is remembered for his military victories and reforms. The name also appears in various historical texts, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with themes of leadership and nobility.

Culturally, the name Fredrick has been linked to ideals of peace and leadership, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been a popular name among royalty and nobility throughout history, symbolizing strength and governance.

The diminutive form "Fred" has also emerged as a familiar variant, often used affectionately. The enduring nature of the name Fredrick can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the positive connotations of its meaning, which have allowed it to resonate across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Fredrick

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

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

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Fredrick 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.

Fredrick Wiseman is a documentary filmmaker best known for Titicut Follies, High School, and National Gallery.

Fredrick Buechner is an author and theologian best known for The Sacred Journey, Godric, and The Alphabet of Grace.

Fictional characters named Fredrick

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Fredrick is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. He is a loyal knight and strategist who serves as a key ally to the game's protagonists.

Sibling suggestions

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

EdwardGeorgeHenryCharlesWilliamJames

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Fredrick. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlfredGeraldRichardRoderickErnestTheodoreVictorHarold

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Fredrick has ranked as high as #406 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Fredrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Fredrick 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 Fredrick 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 Fredrick.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 94 94 0
2024 104 104 0
2023 109 109 0
2022 133 133 0
2021 130 130 0
2020 121 121 0
2019 120 120 0
2018 124 124 0
2017 150 150 0
2016 126 126 0
2015 151 151 0
2014 141 141 0
2013 157 157 0
2012 126 126 0
2011 140 140 0
2010 164 164 0
2009 197 197 0
2008 165 165 0
2007 214 214 0
2006 217 217 0
2005 191 191 0
2004 227 227 0
2003 212 212 0
2002 200 200 0
2001 224 224 0
2000 242 242 0
1999 248 248 0
1998 295 295 0
1997 276 276 0
1996 308 308 0
1995 354 354 0
1994 317 317 0
1993 354 354 0
1992 398 398 0
1991 413 413 0
1990 446 446 0
1989 434 434 0
1988 378 373 5
1987 385 385 0
1986 405 405 0
1985 505 505 0
1984 471 471 0
1983 499 494 5
1982 583 577 6
1981 602 595 7
1980 630 621 9
1979 657 648 9
1978 676 669 7
1977 660 660 0
1976 644 634 10
1975 730 720 10
1974 734 729 5
1973 783 774 9
1972 960 944 16
1971 1,036 1,022 14
1970 950 942 8
1969 794 786 8
1968 830 821 9
1967 799 787 12
1966 849 843 6
1965 828 819 9
1964 881 870 11
1963 817 812 5
1962 824 817 7
1961 904 898 6
1960 905 905 0
1959 928 922 6
1958 965 958 7
1957 1,054 1,047 7
1956 1,136 1,136 0
1955 1,169 1,169 0
1954 1,247 1,235 12
1953 1,346 1,341 5
1952 1,211 1,211 0
1951 1,166 1,166 0
1950 1,168 1,162 6
1949 1,032 1,032 0
1948 939 939 0
1947 917 917 0
1946 845 845 0
1945 707 707 0
1944 736 736 0
1943 804 796 8
1942 789 789 0
1941 729 729 0
1940 742 742 0
1939 629 629 0
1938 664 664 0
1937 602 602 0
1936 626 626 0
1935 545 545 0
1934 456 456 0
1933 516 516 0
1932 493 487 6
1931 502 502 0
1930 548 548 0
1929 510 505 5
1928 548 548 0
1927 563 563 0
1926 625 625 0
1925 549 549 0
1924 585 585 0
1923 587 587 0
1922 539 539 0
1921 582 582 0
1920 558 558 0
1919 467 467 0
1918 503 503 0
1917 471 471 0
1916 437 437 0
1915 426 426 0
1914 345 345 0
1913 241 241 0
1912 193 193 0
1911 95 95 0
1910 70 70 0
1909 56 56 0
1908 66 66 0
1907 57 57 0
1906 48 48 0
1905 49 49 0
1904 43 43 0
1903 59 59 0
1902 42 42 0
1901 49 49 0
1900 67 67 0
1899 43 43 0
1898 72 72 0
1897 65 65 0
1896 48 48 0
1895 62 62 0
1894 50 50 0
1893 73 73 0
1892 69 69 0
1891 55 55 0
1890 80 80 0
1889 68 68 0
1888 82 82 0
1887 82 82 0
1886 75 75 0
1885 62 62 0
1884 86 86 0
1883 84 84 0
1882 76 76 0
1881 65 65 0
1880 103 103 0

Top States for Fredrick (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
FL 11
24%
CA 8
18%
TX 8
18%
IL 7
16%
ID 6
13%
LA 5
11%