Frederic
Frederic is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler or ruler of peace.
Origin and history
Frederic is a traditional French and English variant of the Germanic name Frederick. It derives from elements meaning peaceful ruler. In the United States, it has been used steadily since records began, though it remains less common than the spelling with a 'k'.
Popularity in the United States
14,440 babies in the United States have been named Frederic since 1880. It ranks #990 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1690.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.8 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- MA (11.1 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 213 |
| 1890-1900 | 180 |
| 1900-1910 | 204 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,522 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,720 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,742 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,456 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,173 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,346 |
| 1970-1980 | 926 |
| 1980-1990 | 576 |
| 1990-2000 | 452 |
| 2000-2010 | 341 |
| 2010-2019 | 352 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Famous people named Frederic
- Frederic Remington: Painter, Sculptor
- Frederic Chopin: Composer, Pianist
- Frederic Forrest: Actor
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Freddy
Fun facts
- Frederic is the preferred spelling in French and is also used in English as a sleeker alternative to Frederick.
- Frederic is the name of the main character in Ernest Hemingway's classic 1929 novel A Farewell to Arms.