The nameFredrick
Fredrick is a spelling of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler".
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Fredrick comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States the spelling Fredrick was most used in the late 19th century.
Popularity of the name Fredrick
Fredrick in the United States
Fredrick was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 11,390 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Fredrick. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Fredrick in the United States were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 119 births a year.
Fredrick in the United Kingdom
Fredrick was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 378 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Fredrick. Half of all babies named Fredrick in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 45 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Fredrick
Names from the same generation as Fredrick, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fredrick mean?
Fredrick comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Fredrick?
Germanic.
Is Fredrick a girl's or a boy's name?
Fredrick is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fredrick?
In 2024, Fredrick was the 1655th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 102 births.
What are the variants of the name Fredrick?
Variants and related names of Fredrick include Frederick, Fredric and Fredrik.
What are good sibling names for Fredrick?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Charlene, Linda, Irma and Yvette for a sister, Bernard, Gilbert, Guy and Ervin for a brother.