Fredrick
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Peaceful Ruler; Powerful Ruler
Background: The name Fredrick originates from the Germanic name 'Fridu-brecht,' which combines elements meaning 'peace' and 'rule.' This name also has roots in the Old High German 'fridu,' meaning 'peace,' and 'rihhi,' meaning 'ruler.' Additionally, it traces back to the Latin 'Fredericus,' retaining the connotations of power and peace in its usage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#422
Total births
64,685
Most popular decade
1950s
(34,170 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-384 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 103
- First year rank
- #126
- Peak year
- 1953
- Peak year births
- 1,341
- Peak rank
- #189
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 102
- Recent rank
- #1,648
Female
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,570
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #3,715
- Most recent year
- 1988
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,798
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).