Federico
Federico is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of the Germanic name Frederick, composed of elements meaning peace and ruler. It has a long history of usage in Southern Europe, particularly within Italian nobility and arts. In the United States, it remains a steady and recognizable classic given name with consistent moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,971 babies in the United States have been named Federico since 1880. It ranks #1273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1493.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.9 %)
- CA (30.4 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NY (6 %)
- IL (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 42 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 473 |
| 1930-1940 | 454 |
| 1940-1950 | 500 |
| 1950-1960 | 743 |
| 1960-1970 | 761 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,121 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,176 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,191 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,160 |
| 2010-2019 | 700 |
| 2020-2029 | 437 |
Famous people named Federico
- Federico Fellini: Director, Screenwriter
- Federico García Lorca: Poet, Playwright
- Federico Chiesa: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Fede, Fred, Fredo
Fun facts
- Renowned Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini brought international artistic acclaim to the name in the 20th century.
- Federico shares its ancient Germanic roots directly with the English name Frederick and the German Friedrich.