Fredrick
Fredrick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler.
Origin and history
Fredrick is a spelling variant of Frederick, derived from the Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler. It has been a steady traditional masculine name in the United States throughout recorded SSA history. Though less common today than its primary spelling, it remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
64,527 babies in the United States have been named Fredrick since 1880. It ranks #429 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1275.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.3 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- MI (6.2 %)
- IL (6 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 783 |
| 1890-1900 | 617 |
| 1900-1910 | 536 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,248 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,641 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,575 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,232 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,347 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,358 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,742 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,860 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,409 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,089 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,399 |
| 2020-2029 | 691 |
Famous people named Fredrick
- Fredrick Redding: American football player
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Freddy
Fun facts
- Fredrick is a streamlined alternative spelling of the traditional Frederick, omitting the middle 'e'.
- Over 64,000 boys in the United States have been given the spelling Fredrick since 1880.