Frederick
Frederick is a Germanic name meaning 'peaceful ruler,' derived from the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler or power). It has been borne by numerous European royals and emperors throughout history, giving it a distinguished, regal quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 734. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 472
- 2012: 488
- 2013: 556
- 2014: 567
- 2015: 558
- 2016: 583
- 2017: 581
- 2018: 575
- 2019: 615
- 2020: 613
- 2021: 629
- 2022: 648
- 2023: 596
- 2024: 747
- 2025: 728
- 2026 (projected): 734
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Strong historical and royal associations across Europe
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to casual
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
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Frederick Douglass
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Frederick the Great
King of Prussia
Fred Astaire
Actor and dancer (born Frederick Austerlitz)
Fred Rogers
Television personality and educator
Statistics
266,060
Total births since 1880
1951
Peak year
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