How Many People Are Named Freddy?

Complete statistics for the name Freddy in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Freddy
Very Rare
26,839
Estimated People
1 in 12,296
1 in X Americans
1947
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
26,667 (99%)
♀ Female
172 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 52

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 504
Arkansas 682
Arizona 433
California 5,123
Colorado 68
Connecticut 22
Florida 955
Georgia 933
Illinois 885
Indiana 83
Kansas 56
Kentucky 586
Louisiana 284
Massachusetts 105
Maryland 36
Michigan 68
Minnesota 6
Missouri 216
Mississippi 250
North Carolina 636
New Jersey 518
New Mexico 315
Nevada 30
New York 2,588
Ohio 275
Oklahoma 521
Oregon 50
Pennsylvania 140
South Carolina 275
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 705
Texas 3,991
Virginia 338
Washington 110
Wisconsin 10
West Virginia 300
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Freddy

How Many People Have the Name Freddy in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,839 people in the United States currently share the name Freddy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,296 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Freddy a Common or Rare Name?

Freddy is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Freddy Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Freddy are covered in full on the Freddy name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Freddy Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Freddy in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Freddy is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Freddy Most Popular?

The name Freddy reached peak popularity in 1947, with 436 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Freddy Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Freddy across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Freddy?

Approximately 26,839 people in the United States share the name Freddy, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Freddy a rare name?

Freddy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,296 Americans has this name.

What does the name Freddy mean?

The meaning and origin of Freddy is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Freddy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Freddy are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Freddy most popular?

The name Freddy reached its peak in 1947, with 436 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People26,839
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 12,296
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1947
Male %99%
Female %1%

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