NAME PROFILE
Frederick
Frederick is a Germanic name meaning 'peaceful ruler,' derived from the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler or power). The name carries a sense of strength and leadership, often associated with wisdom and fairness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 267,165 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%MA — 20%VA — 20%TX — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Frederick Douglass (Abolitionist and writer) · Frederick the Great (King of Prussia) · Frederick Banting (Co-discoverer of insulin) · Frederick II of Prussia (Military leader) · Frederick Wiseman (Documentary filmmaker)
Nicknames & Diminutives
FredFreddyFreddie
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