Freddie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Peace Ruler; Noble Ruler

Background: The name Freddie is a diminutive of the German name Friedrich, meaning 'peace ruler.' It has been adopted into English as a familiar form, often signifying nobility in leadership or authority.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#385
Total births
83,507
Most popular decade
1940s (53,271 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-122 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

87.7% male 12.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
9
First year rank
#640
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
1,724
Peak rank
#153
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
80
Recent rank
#1,949

Female

First year
1880
First year births
6
First year rank
#738
Peak year
1942
Peak year births
271
Peak rank
#445
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
15
Recent rank
#7,223

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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