The nameFrederico

Frederico is a Portuguese spelling of Frederick.

Meaning

Frederico comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".

Origin

Portuguese, from Germanic.

History

In England and Wales Frederico reached 1609th place in 2022.

Popularity of the name Frederico

Frederico in the United States

9562ndmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
1959peak year (21 births)
1,089babies named Frederico in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Frederico was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 156 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Frederico. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Frederico in the United States were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Frederico mean?

Frederico comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".

What is the origin of the name Frederico?

Portuguese, from Germanic.

Is Frederico a girl's or a boy's name?

Frederico is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Frederico?

In 2024, Frederico was the 9562nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.