How Many People Are Named Frederick?

266,429

people in the United States are named Frederick

1 in 1,257 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#299

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0795%

Of US population

Peak Year

1952

4,997 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: FRED-ə-rik, FRED-rik
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

English form of a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler", derived from frid "peace" and ric "ruler, power". This name has long been common in continental Germanic-speaking regions, being borne by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and Prussia. Notables among these rulers include the 12th-century Holy Roman Emperor and crusader Frederick I Barbarossa, the 13th-century emperor and patron of the arts Frederick II, and the 18th-century Frederick II of Prussia, known as Frederick the Great.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.3 years old

Young (<30) 19,025
7.1%
Adult (30–60) 56,006
21%
Senior (>60) 191,398
71.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 35,137
Pennsylvania 21,909
Massachusetts 14,707
Michigan 14,354
Ohio 13,238
California 13,152
New Jersey 12,323
Illinois 11,802
Texas 7,017
Florida 6,481

💡 Fun Facts About "Frederick"

  • 741 babies were named Frederick in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1952
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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