The nameFredrik
Fredrik is the Scandinavian form of Frederick.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Fredrik comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Scandinavian, from Germanic.
History
In England and Wales Fredrik reached 1111th place in 2020.
Famous people named Fredrik
- Fredrik Ljungberg, footballer
- Fredrik Backman, novelist
Popularity of the name Fredrik
Fredrik in the United States
Fredrik was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 125 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Fredrik. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Fredrik in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 21 births a year on average, against 16 in the five years before.
Fredrik in Norway
Fredrik was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 4,811 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Fredrik. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Fredrik in Norway were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 85 births a year on average, against 119 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fredrik mean?
Fredrik comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Fredrik?
Scandinavian, from Germanic.
Is Fredrik a girl's or a boy's name?
Fredrik is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Fredrik?
In 2024, Fredrik was the 5800th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 16 births.
What are the variants of the name Fredrik?
Variants and related names of Fredrik include Frederic, Frederick, Fredric and Fredrick.
Who are famous people named Fredrik?
Fredrik Ljungberg, footballer; Fredrik Backman, novelist.