Frederica
Frederica: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɹɛdəˈɹiː.kə/
Meaning and origin of Frederica
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, of quite rare usage, masculine equivalent Frederick.
Etymology
From Frederick + -a. Compare Danish Frederikke, French Frédérique, German Friederike, and Italian Federica.
How popular is Frederica?
Since 1880, 2,358 girls in the U.S. have been named Frederica. Its highest rank for girls was #752 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Frederica
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Frederica
Sister and brother names that share Frederica's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Frederica FAQ
What does the name Frederica mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, of quite rare usage, masculine equivalent Frederick. From Frederick + -a. Compare Danish Frederikke, French Frédérique, German Friederike, and Italian Federica.
What is the origin of the name Frederica?
Frederica is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Frederica?
Since 1880, 2,358 girls in the U.S. have been named Frederica. Its highest rank for girls was #752 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Frederica a boy or girl name?
Frederica is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,358 girls and 0 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.