How Many People Are Named Fred?

345,605

people in the United States are named Fred

1 in 969 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#211

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1032%

Of US population

Peak Year

1924

6,566 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Dutch, German, French, Portuguese
Pronunciation: FRED (English, French, Portuguese), FRET (Dutch, German)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of FREDERICK or other names containing the same element. A famous bearer was the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 90.2 years old

Young (<30) 4,458
1.3%
Adult (30–60) 27,126
7.8%
Senior (>60) 314,021
90.9%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

New York 25,538
Pennsylvania 19,230
California 18,839
Illinois 17,673
Texas 15,906
Ohio 15,220
North Carolina 11,944
Michigan 11,415
New Jersey 9,791
Tennessee 9,591

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Fred"

  • 99 babies were named Fred in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1924
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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