The nameFredric
Fredric is a spelling of Frederick, most used in the 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Fredric comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States Fredric reached 421st place in 1943.
Famous people named Fredric
- Fredric March, actor
Popularity of the name Fredric
Fredric in the United States
Fredric was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 1,887 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Fredric. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Fredric in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fredric mean?
Fredric comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Fredric?
Germanic.
Is Fredric a girl's or a boy's name?
Fredric is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fredric?
In 2024, Fredric was the 6359th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 14 births.
What are the variants of the name Fredric?
Variants and related names of Fredric include Fredrick and Fredrik.
Who are famous people named Fredric?
Fredric March, actor.