Frederico
Frederico is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Frederico is the Romance language variant—specifically Portuguese and Italian—of the Germanic name Frederick. It derives from the elements meaning 'peaceful ruler'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare alternative to the traditional English spelling Frederick.
Popularity in the United States
1,089 babies in the United States have been named Frederico since 1880. It ranks #3598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.2 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
- AZ (7.6 %)
- HI (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 66 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 131 |
| 1970-1980 | 156 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 64 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Frederico
- Frederico Gil: Tennis Player, Athlete
- Frederico Chaves Guedes: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rico
Fun facts
- Frederico is the standard Portuguese spelling of the name Frederick, while also serving as an older Italian variant.
- Although uncommon compared to Frederick, Frederico has maintained steady, niche usage in the United States since 1880.