Frederick
boy name#435 in 2025Frederick entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #33 in 1880, ranks #435 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#435
rank today
#33
peak (1880)
728
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #39 |
| 1890s | #52 |
| 1900s | #65 |
| 1910s | #55 |
| 1920s | #63 |
| 1930s | #73 |
| 1940s | #72 |
| 1950s | #89 |
| 1960s | #112 |
| 1970s | #135 |
| 1980s | #196 |
| 1990s | #311 |
| 2000s | #463 |
| 2010s | #506 |
| 2020s | #467 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Frederick has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 136,000 people named Frederick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Frederick alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 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 ranks #435 among US boy names in 2025, with 728 babies given the name.
- When was the name Frederick most popular?
- Frederick peaked in 1880, reaching #33 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Frederick with classmates?
- Frederick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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