How Many People Are Named Fread?

Complete statistics for the name Fread: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fread
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Fread is a very rare name, with only 33 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,129,445 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked way back in 1928 with 23 births.

~410
Living in US
1 in 808,413
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Fred
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

124
Worldwide Bearers
#836,439
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
50
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8
🇺🇬 Uganda
8
🇬🇧 England
6
🇮🇳 India
6
🇿🇲 Zambia
3
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
33 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
328
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 328 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
44

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fread Through the Generations

Fread has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with its peak occurring in 1928 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, the name is almost exclusively associated with older generations, with all 328 individuals over the age of 60. This makes Fread a name that's stable but also quite rare, with a world ranking of 836,439 and only 124 living bearers globally, most of whom are in the United States.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fread's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Fread

How Many People Have the Name Fread?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 410 people in the United States currently share the name Fread. That works out to roughly 1 in every 808,413 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fread a Common or Rare Name?

Fread is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fread Mean?

Fread means "creative variant of Fred" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fread in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Fread Most Popular?

The name Fread reached peak popularity in 1928, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fread?

Approximately 410 people named Fread live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 410. That works out to roughly 1 in 808,413 Americans.

Is Fread a rare name?

Fread is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 808,413 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fread mean?

Fread means "creative variant of Fred" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Fread more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fread are male and 0% are female.

When was Fread most popular?

Fread peaked in 1928 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US410
All-Time Births410
1 in X1 in 808,413
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1928
World Rank#836,439
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.