Freddie

Freddie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɹɛdi/

Meaning and origin of Freddie

  • A diminutive of the male given name Frederick.

Etymology

From Fred + -ie.

How popular is Freddie?

130U.S. babies in 2025
#132peak rank (1938)
83,643babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10,328 girls and 73,315 boys in the U.S. have been named Freddie (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #414 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1938. In 2025, 130 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Freddie FAQ

What does the name Freddie mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Frederick. From Fred + -ie.

How popular is the name Freddie?

Since 1880, 10,328 girls and 73,315 boys in the U.S. have been named Freddie (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #414 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1938. In 2025, 130 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Freddie a boy or girl name?

Freddie is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (10,328 girls and 73,315 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.