Fred Name Popularity and Statistics
Fred is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Fred?
Fred is spelled F-R-E-D. The name has 4 letters.
Fred Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,932
Recorded Births80
- Boys usage fell 247 places to #1,932 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Fred Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 80 | #1,932 |
| 2024 | Boys | 99 | #1,685 |
| 2023 | Boys | 98 | #1,711 |
| 2022 | Boys | 83 | #1,892 |
| 2021 | Boys | 98 | #1,678 |
| 2020 | Boys | 83 | #1,798 |
| 2019 | Boys | 98 | #1,652 |
| 2018 | Boys | 99 | #1,638 |
| 2017 | Boys | 105 | #1,554 |
| 2016 | Boys | 109 | #1,532 |
| 2015 | Boys | 101 | #1,588 |
| 2014 | Boys | 111 | #1,465 |
| 2013 | Boys | 102 | #1,546 |
| 2012 | Boys | 106 | #1,514 |
| 2011 | Boys | 105 | #1,516 |
| 2010 | Boys | 107 | #1,517 |
| 2009 | Boys | 121 | #1,403 |
| 2008 | Boys | 133 | #1,303 |
| 2007 | Boys | 143 | #1,229 |
| 2006 | Boys | 175 | #1,038 |
| 2005 | Boys | 148 | #1,112 |
| 2004 | Boys | 161 | #1,016 |
| 2003 | Boys | 152 | #1,037 |
| 2002 | Boys | 187 | #875 |
When Was Fred Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Boys
6,532 recorded births
National rank #32
1921 · Boys
6,496 recorded births
National rank #33
1926 · Boys
6,447 recorded births
National rank #31
1947 · Boys
6,392 recorded births
National rank #56
Where Fred Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| NY | #1,297 | 8 |
| CA | #1,829 | 8 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |