Frederick Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Frederick is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Frederick?
Frederick is spelled F-R-E-D-E-R-I-C-K. The name has 9 letters.
Frederick at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Frederick means “peaceful ruler,” derived from the Germanic elements “frid” meaning “peace” and “ric” meaning “ruler” or “power.”
- Origin
- Frederick is commonly associated with Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning “peace” and “rule.”
- Pronunciation
- FRED-rik · 2 syllables
Frederick Popularity in 2025
Rank#435
Recorded Births728
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #435 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.
What Does the Name Frederick Mean?
Frederick means “peaceful ruler,” derived from the Germanic elements “frid” meaning “peace” and “ric” meaning “ruler” or “power.”
Origin: Frederick is commonly associated with Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning “peace” and “rule.”
How Do You Pronounce Frederick?
PronunciationFRED-rik
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Frederick?
- History
- The name Frederick has been used historically among European royalty and nobility across Germanic and English-speaking regions.
Frederick 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 | 728 | #435 |
| 2024 | Boys | 747 | #422 |
| 2023 | Boys | 596 | #506 |
| 2022 | Boys | 648 | #478 |
| 2021 | Boys | 629 | #476 |
| 2020 | Boys | 613 | #484 |
| 2019 | Boys | 615 | #476 |
| 2018 | Boys | 575 | #499 |
| 2017 | Boys | 581 | #499 |
| 2016 | Boys | 583 | #512 |
| 2015 | Boys | 558 | #515 |
| 2014 | Boys | 567 | #496 |
| 2013 | Boys | 556 | #492 |
| 2012 | Boys | 488 | #535 |
| 2011 | Boys | 472 | #540 |
| 2010 | Boys | 527 | #493 |
| 2009 | Boys | 491 | #538 |
| 2008 | Boys | 521 | #521 |
| 2007 | Boys | 484 | #530 |
| 2006 | Boys | 556 | #475 |
| 2005 | Boys | 569 | #450 |
| 2004 | Boys | 581 | #447 |
| 2003 | Boys | 587 | #432 |
| 2002 | Boys | 580 | #429 |
When Was Frederick 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.
1951 · Boys
4,984 recorded births
National rank #78
1952 · Boys
4,979 recorded births
National rank #76
1953 · Boys
4,865 recorded births
National rank #80
1949 · Boys
4,748 recorded births
National rank #70
Where Frederick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #151 | 8 |
| NH | #188 | 7 |
| MN | #213 | 30 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| WI | #262 | 22 |
| OR | #263 | 16 |
| KS | #277 | 13 |