Freddie
Freddie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Freddie is a diminutive of Frederick, derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'peaceful ruler'. Historically a common given name in the United States, it peaked in popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains a charming classic name used both independently and as a nickname.
Popularity in the United States
73,315 babies in the United States have been named Freddie since 1880. It ranks #389 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1435.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- LA (6.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- CA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 194 |
| 1900-1910 | 533 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,524 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,241 |
| 1930-1940 | 10,456 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,377 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,405 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,016 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,428 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,842 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,311 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,454 |
| 2010-2019 | 949 |
| 2020-2029 | 502 |
Famous people named Freddie
- Freddie Mercury: Singer, Songwriter
- Freddie Highmore: Actor
- Freddie Prinze Jr.: Actor, Producer
Nicknames
Fred
Fun facts
- While originally a pet form of Frederick, Freddie has long been given as an official standalone birth name in the U.S.
- Freddie was a top 200 name in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.