Frederick Boy

Popularity: #386 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationFRED-uh-rik / /ˈfrɛdərɪk/

German; English; French

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Frederick has roots in the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler. It was popularized in various European royal families, particularly in Germany and England. Frederick has been borne by numerous kings and emperors, contributing to its historical significance. The name has also appeared in literature and culture, reflecting its longstanding appeal.

Trend Summary

Frederick has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Fred
  • Freddie
  • Frederic

International Variants

  • Friedrich (German)
  • Frédéric (French)
  • Federico (Italian)
  • Frederik (Dutch)

Famous people named Frederick

Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer and abolitionist known for his powerful speeches and writings advocating for the rights of African Americans.

Frederick the Great was King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, recognized for his military victories and contributions to the arts and philosophy.

Frederick Banting was a Canadian medical scientist who co-discovered insulin, significantly impacting diabetes treatment.

Frederick Law Olmsted was an American landscape architect, known for designing many well-known parks, including Central Park in New York City.

Fictional characters named Frederick

Frederick is a character in the musical 'The Pirates of Penzance,' known for his indecision about his duty as a pirate.

Frederick Frankenstein is a character in the film 'Young Frankenstein,' portrayed as the grandson of the original Dr. Frankenstein.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Frederick was first seen in the United States in 1880. Frederick has ranked as high as #157 nationally, which occurred in 1951, 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)

Top States for Frederick (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 51
8%
PA 50
7%
NY 47
7%
TX 46
7%
MI 33
5%
IL 33
5%
OH 32
5%
WI 32
5%
FL 31
5%
MN 24
4%
MA 22
3%
MO 21
3%
GA 20
3%
WA 20
3%
UT 18
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880483
1881433
1882457
1883438
1884454
1885466
1886461
1887464
1888496
1889451
1890410
1891412
1892453
1893432
1894413
1895406
1896381
1897369
1898368
1899350
1900420
1901336
1902330
1903341
1904390
1905381
1906377
1907410
1908438
1909477
1910543
1911802
19121,564
19131,996
19142,415
19153,159
19163,325
19173,455
19183,351
19192,932
19203,275
19213,376
19223,353
19233,278
19243,279
19253,088
19263,120
19273,048
19282,882
19292,813
19302,694
19312,471
19322,501
19332,321
19342,431
19352,582
19362,817
19372,878
19382,935
19392,972
19403,096
19413,288
19423,738
19433,840
19443,583
19453,436
19464,231
19474,637
19484,517
19494,747
19504,659
19514,984
19524,979
19534,865
19544,743
19554,551
19564,305
19574,011
19583,639
19593,549
19603,478
19613,313
19623,257
19633,125
19643,357
19653,154
19662,885
19672,815
19682,611
19692,773
19702,887
19712,974
19722,438
19732,183
19741,928
19751,787
19761,731
19771,627
19781,533
19791,638
19801,608
19811,470
19821,366
19831,437
19841,221
19851,224
19861,269
19871,170
19881,178
19891,114
19901,076
19911,135
19921,038
1993948
1994903
1995830
1996809
1997711
1998720
1999673
2000647
2001614
2002580
2003587
2004581
2005569
2006556
2007484
2008521
2009491
2010527
2011472
2012488
2013556
2014567
2015558
2016583
2017581
2018575
2019615
2020613
2021629
2022648
2023596
2024741