Frederick
girl nameFrederick entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1825 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1825
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2901 |
| 1920s | #2367 |
| 1930s | #2460 |
| 1940s | #3293 |
| 1950s | #2911 |
| 1960s | #3123 |
| 1970s | #3790 |
| 1980s | #5769 |
| 1990s | #13216 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Frederick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Frederick alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Frederick in 2025?
- Frederick is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Frederick most popular?
- Frederick peaked in 1929, reaching #1825 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Frederick with classmates?
- Frederick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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