Fredie
Fredie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler or wise counselor.
Origin and history
Fredie is a variant spelling of Freddie, which originated as a diminutive of Frederick or Alfred. It derives from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler or elf counsel. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, it is rarely given today.
Popularity in the United States
1,189 babies in the United States have been named Fredie since 1880. It ranks #3507 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.5 %)
- MS (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 142 |
| 1920-1930 | 260 |
| 1930-1940 | 216 |
| 1940-1950 | 173 |
| 1950-1960 | 118 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Fred
Fun facts
- Fredie is an alternative spelling of Freddie, dropping the second 'd'.
- The spelling Fredie experienced its highest U.S. usage in the early-to-mid 20th century before declining.