Fritz
Fritz is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Peaceful ruler, derived from Friedrich.
Origin and history
Fritz originated as a German diminutive of Friedrich, which derives from Old High German elements meaning peaceful ruler. In the United States, it has been used both as an independent given name and a nickname. Though less common today than in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it remains a recognizable traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,683 babies in the United States have been named Fritz since 1880. It ranks #1478 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1616.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- CA (12.4 %)
- FL (9 %)
- OH (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 165 |
| 1890-1900 | 165 |
| 1900-1910 | 137 |
| 1910-1920 | 524 |
| 1920-1930 | 657 |
| 1930-1940 | 672 |
| 1940-1950 | 595 |
| 1950-1960 | 879 |
| 1960-1970 | 746 |
| 1970-1980 | 473 |
| 1980-1990 | 373 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 270 |
| 2010-2019 | 438 |
| 2020-2029 | 311 |
Famous people named Fritz
- Fritz Lang: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Fritz Haber: Chemist, Nobel Laureate
Fun facts
- Fritz started as a pet form of Friedrich before becoming a standalone given name across Western cultures.
- The name was most popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before seeing a gradual decline.