Fred
girl nameFred entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #580 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#580
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #671 |
| 1890s | #890 |
| 1900s | #1357 |
| 1910s | #1210 |
| 1920s | #1126 |
| 1930s | #1291 |
| 1940s | #2069 |
| 1950s | #3162 |
| 1960s | #4004 |
| 1970s | #7466 |
| 1980s | #8127 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Fred are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fred alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fred in 2025?
- Fred is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fred most popular?
- Fred peaked in 1880, reaching #580 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fred with classmates?
- Fred will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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