How Many People Are Named Fredrick?
Complete statistics for the name Fredrick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fredrick, a rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 8,546 Americans bearing it today. That's around 38,616 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: 69All 64,582 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fredrick Through the Generations
Fredrick peaked in popularity back in 1953 with 1,346 births, but its charm has been fading since then. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, yet the majority, about 64%, are over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Fredrick
Frederick is a male given name meaning "peace king" or "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "king", "ruler", or "power".…
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Other names sharing Fredrick's German roots
📄 About the Name Fredrick
How Many People Have the Name Fredrick?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,828 people in the United States currently share the name Fredrick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,872 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Fredrick a Common or Rare Name?
Fredrick is classified as 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 Fredrick in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Fredrick Most Popular?
The name Fredrick reached peak popularity in 1953, with 1,346 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 Fredrick?
Approximately 5,828 people named Fredrick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,828. That works out to roughly 1 in 56,872 Americans.
Is Fredrick a rare name?
Fredrick is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,872 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fredrick mean?
The meaning and origin of Fredrick are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Fredrick more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Fredrick are male and 1% are female.
When was Fredrick most popular?
Fredrick peaked in 1953 with 1,346 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.