Frederik
Frederik is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Frederik is a Germanic given name composed of elements meaning peace and ruler. It is a common spelling in Scandinavian and Dutch traditions. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name compared to the traditional English variant Frederick.
Popularity in the United States
632 babies in the United States have been named Frederik since 1880. It ranks #4044 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 9 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Frederik
- Frederik X: Monarch, King of Denmark
- Frederik Pohl: Author, Editor
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Freddy
Fun facts
- Frederik is a traditional royal name in Denmark, borne by several Danish monarchs including King Frederik X.
- The name combines the ancient Germanic elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler or power).