Fritz Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFrits / fʁɪtsGerman; Dutch
Meaning
German: peaceful ruler; Dutch: ruler of peace
Historical & Cultural Background
Fritz is a diminutive of Friedrich, which has roots in Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'ruler'. The name has been popular in German-speaking countries and has historical significance, often associated with various German kings and emperors. It has also been used in literature and culture, symbolizing strength and leadership.
Trend Summary
Fritz has seen a steady decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Frits
- Fritze
International Variants
- Friedrich (German)
- Frederik (Dutch)
- Friedrich (Swedish)
Famous people named Fritz
Fritz Kreisler was an Austrian-born violinist and composer known for his romantic style and virtuosity.
Fritz Lang was an influential Austrian-American filmmaker known for his work in the German Expressionist movement.
Fritz Haber was a German chemist who received the Nobel Prize for his work on the synthesis of ammonia.
Fritz Zwicky was a Swiss astronomer known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics.
Fictional characters named Fritz
Fritz is a character in the animated film 'The Lion King 1½', serving as a humorous side character.
Fritz is a character in the children's book series 'The Adventures of Tintin', known for his role in various escapades.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fritz was first seen in the United States in 1880. Fritz has ranked as high as #993 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Fritz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fritz (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 18 |
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 21 |
1883 | 12 |
1884 | 16 |
1885 | 17 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 16 |
1888 | 23 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 23 |
1893 | 15 |
1894 | 17 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 15 |
1897 | 14 |
1898 | 15 |
1899 | 18 |
1900 | 23 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 13 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 12 |
1906 | 8 |
1907 | 19 |
1908 | 17 |
1909 | 17 |
1910 | 14 |
1911 | 15 |
1912 | 32 |
1913 | 44 |
1914 | 52 |
1915 | 78 |
1916 | 83 |
1917 | 75 |
1918 | 76 |
1919 | 55 |
1920 | 71 |
1921 | 64 |
1922 | 64 |
1923 | 63 |
1924 | 71 |
1925 | 60 |
1926 | 68 |
1927 | 71 |
1928 | 65 |
1929 | 60 |
1930 | 60 |
1931 | 70 |
1932 | 58 |
1933 | 63 |
1934 | 70 |
1935 | 79 |
1936 | 64 |
1937 | 77 |
1938 | 59 |
1939 | 72 |
1940 | 69 |
1941 | 62 |
1942 | 55 |
1943 | 59 |
1944 | 44 |
1945 | 55 |
1946 | 57 |
1947 | 61 |
1948 | 68 |
1949 | 65 |
1950 | 69 |
1951 | 76 |
1952 | 68 |
1953 | 90 |
1954 | 96 |
1955 | 87 |
1956 | 107 |
1957 | 103 |
1958 | 93 |
1959 | 90 |
1960 | 91 |
1961 | 87 |
1962 | 85 |
1963 | 77 |
1964 | 91 |
1965 | 71 |
1966 | 65 |
1967 | 60 |
1968 | 62 |
1969 | 57 |
1970 | 66 |
1971 | 64 |
1972 | 52 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 32 |
1975 | 43 |
1976 | 54 |
1977 | 37 |
1978 | 38 |
1979 | 33 |
1980 | 39 |
1981 | 32 |
1982 | 48 |
1983 | 33 |
1984 | 38 |
1985 | 45 |
1986 | 41 |
1987 | 25 |
1988 | 39 |
1989 | 33 |
1990 | 43 |
1991 | 32 |
1992 | 26 |
1993 | 31 |
1994 | 21 |
1995 | 32 |
1996 | 24 |
1997 | 22 |
1998 | 24 |
1999 | 23 |
2000 | 22 |
2001 | 24 |
2002 | 33 |
2003 | 28 |
2004 | 22 |
2005 | 22 |
2006 | 22 |
2007 | 30 |
2008 | 35 |
2009 | 32 |
2010 | 28 |
2011 | 47 |
2012 | 30 |
2013 | 41 |
2014 | 39 |
2015 | 43 |
2016 | 50 |
2017 | 37 |
2018 | 63 |
2019 | 60 |
2020 | 48 |
2021 | 51 |
2022 | 51 |
2023 | 60 |
2024 | 53 |