Fredrick
Peaked at #126 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Fredrick has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Fredrick — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3381
in 1954
Last ranked
#12429
in 1988
Years tracked
32
1929–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1929, Fredrick reached its peak popularity for girls in 1954, ranking #3381 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Fredrick hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1988, when it stood at #12429.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #12,429 | 5 |
| 1983 | #10,805 | 5 |
| 1982 | #9,595 | 6 |
| 1981 | #8,396 | 7 |
| 1980 | #6,966 | 9 |
| 1979 | #6,886 | 9 |
| 1978 | #7,887 | 7 |
| 1976 | #5,729 | 10 |
Fredrick — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#126
in 1880
Current rank
#1651
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Fredrick was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #126), with 103 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1265 (2014) to #1651 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Fredrick ranks #1651 nationally for boys, with 102 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,651 | 102 |
| 2023 | #1,592 | 109 |
| 2022 | #1,397 | 133 |
| 2021 | #1,412 | 130 |
| 2020 | #1,427 | 121 |
| 2019 | #1,455 | 120 |
| 2018 | #1,412 | 124 |
| 2017 | #1,225 | 150 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Fredrick most popular?
Fredrick was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #126 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Fredrick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Fredrick?
At least 64,685 babies have been recorded with the name Fredrick in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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