Frederick
Frederick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'ruler'.
Origin and history
Frederick is a classic male name of Germanic origin meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It has a rich history among European royalty and has been a enduring, well-established name in the United States since record-keeping began in 1880.
Popularity in the United States
266,060 babies in the United States have been named Frederick since 1880. It ranks #140 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #455.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- MA (5.9 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 4,603 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,994 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,900 |
| 1910-1920 | 23,542 |
| 1920-1930 | 31,512 |
| 1930-1940 | 26,602 |
| 1940-1950 | 39,114 |
| 1950-1960 | 44,288 |
| 1960-1970 | 30,768 |
| 1970-1980 | 20,725 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,056 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,843 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,630 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,522 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,961 |
Famous people named Frederick
- Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist, Author
- Frederick Law Olmsted: Landscape Architect, Journalist
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Freddy, Fritz
Fun facts
- The name was borne by numerous kings and rulers across Prussia, the Holy Roman Empire, and Denmark.
- Frederick Douglass was one of the most prominent American abolitionists and statesmen of the nineteenth century.