Fredrick

Fredrick: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Fredrick

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Frederick.

How popular is Fredrick?

94U.S. babies in 2025
#126peak rank (1880)
64,782babies since 1880

Since 1880, 255 girls and 64,527 boys in the U.S. have been named Fredrick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3381 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #126 in 1880. In 2025, 94 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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Fredrick FAQ

What does the name Fredrick mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Frederick.

What is the origin of the name Fredrick?

Fredrick is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Fredrick?

Since 1880, 255 girls and 64,527 boys in the U.S. have been named Fredrick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3381 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #126 in 1880. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Fredrick a boy or girl name?

Fredrick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 255 girls and 64,527 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.