Fredrick Boy
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
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fredrick was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Fredrick has ranked as high as #391 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.
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.
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 11 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| ID | 6 | |
| LA | 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 Fredrick.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2018 | 124 |
| 2017 | 150 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2015 | 151 |
| 2014 | 141 |
| 2013 | 157 |
| 2012 | 125 |
| 2011 | 140 |
| 2010 | 164 |
| 2009 | 197 |
| 2008 | 165 |
| 2007 | 214 |
| 2006 | 217 |
| 2005 | 191 |
| 2004 | 227 |
| 2003 | 212 |
| 2002 | 200 |
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2000 | 242 |
| 1999 | 248 |
| 1998 | 295 |
| 1997 | 276 |
| 1996 | 308 |
| 1995 | 354 |
| 1994 | 317 |
| 1993 | 354 |
| 1992 | 398 |
| 1991 | 413 |
| 1990 | 446 |
| 1989 | 434 |
| 1988 | 373 |
| 1987 | 385 |
| 1986 | 405 |
| 1985 | 505 |
| 1984 | 471 |
| 1983 | 494 |
| 1982 | 577 |
| 1981 | 595 |
| 1980 | 621 |
| 1979 | 648 |
| 1978 | 669 |
| 1977 | 660 |
| 1976 | 634 |
| 1975 | 720 |
| 1974 | 729 |
| 1973 | 774 |
| 1972 | 944 |
| 1971 | 1,022 |
| 1970 | 942 |
| 1969 | 786 |
| 1968 | 821 |
| 1967 | 787 |
| 1966 | 844 |
| 1965 | 818 |
| 1964 | 870 |
| 1963 | 811 |
| 1962 | 818 |
| 1961 | 898 |
| 1960 | 905 |
| 1959 | 922 |
| 1958 | 958 |
| 1957 | 1,046 |
| 1956 | 1,137 |
| 1955 | 1,169 |
| 1954 | 1,235 |
| 1953 | 1,341 |
| 1952 | 1,211 |
| 1951 | 1,166 |
| 1950 | 1,162 |
| 1949 | 1,032 |
| 1948 | 939 |
| 1947 | 917 |
| 1946 | 845 |
| 1945 | 707 |
| 1944 | 736 |
| 1943 | 796 |
| 1942 | 789 |
| 1941 | 729 |
| 1940 | 742 |
| 1939 | 629 |
| 1938 | 664 |
| 1937 | 602 |
| 1936 | 626 |
| 1935 | 545 |
| 1934 | 456 |
| 1933 | 516 |
| 1932 | 487 |
| 1931 | 502 |
| 1930 | 548 |
| 1929 | 505 |
| 1928 | 547 |
| 1927 | 563 |
| 1926 | 626 |
| 1925 | 549 |
| 1924 | 585 |
| 1923 | 587 |
| 1922 | 539 |
| 1921 | 582 |
| 1920 | 558 |
| 1919 | 467 |
| 1918 | 503 |
| 1917 | 471 |
| 1916 | 437 |
| 1915 | 426 |
| 1914 | 345 |
| 1913 | 241 |
| 1912 | 193 |
| 1911 | 95 |
| 1910 | 70 |
| 1909 | 56 |
| 1908 | 66 |
| 1907 | 57 |
| 1906 | 48 |
| 1905 | 49 |
| 1904 | 43 |
| 1903 | 59 |
| 1902 | 42 |
| 1901 | 49 |
| 1900 | 67 |
| 1899 | 43 |
| 1898 | 72 |
| 1897 | 65 |
| 1896 | 48 |
| 1895 | 62 |
| 1894 | 50 |
| 1893 | 73 |
| 1892 | 69 |
| 1891 | 55 |
| 1890 | 80 |
| 1889 | 68 |
| 1888 | 82 |
| 1887 | 82 |
| 1886 | 75 |
| 1885 | 62 |
| 1884 | 86 |
| 1883 | 84 |
| 1882 | 76 |
| 1881 | 65 |
| 1880 | 103 |