How Many People Are Named Freddy?
Complete statistics for the name Freddy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Freddy, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 16,129 Americans bearing it today. That's around 20,461 people in the US, making it quite unique. With most people over 60, it definitely feels like an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 26,839 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Freddy Through the Generations
Freddy peaked in popularity back in 1947 with 441 births, but its charm has been fading since then. Today, there are 20,461 people named Freddy living in the United States, with a notable age skew towards the older generation. About 45% of those named Freddy are over 60, indicating a strong connection to the past. The remaining 55% is split between younger and middle-aged adults, showing that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place in many hearts.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Freddy
Freddy is a unisex given name. It is often used by both men and women whose names contain the Germanic element -fred, such as Frederick, Frederica, and Alfred. It may be used a diminutive of any name containing "fred", regardless of origin, as with Freddy Adu and Freddie Benson, both Ghanaians named Fredua.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Freddy's English roots
📄 About the Name Freddy
How Many People Have the Name Freddy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,461 people in the United States currently share the name Freddy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,129 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Freddy a Common or Rare Name?
Freddy 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Freddy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Freddy Most Popular?
The name Freddy reached peak popularity in 1947, with 441 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Freddy?
Approximately 20,461 people named Freddy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,839. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,129 Americans.
Is Freddy a rare name?
Freddy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,129 Americans has this name.
What does the name Freddy mean?
The meaning and origin of Freddy are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Freddy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Freddy are male and 0% are female.
When was Freddy most popular?
Freddy peaked in 1947 with 441 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.