Fred
Male name · ↓ Falling
235,880
Total Births
1889
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Fred
Fred is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1880s with significant usage. Approximately 235,880 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 33,116 births |
| 1890s | 32,528 births |
| 1900s | 28,968 births |
| 1910s | 30,420 births |
| 1920s | 30,236 births |
| 1930s | 25,614 births |
| 1940s | 23,646 births |
| 1950s | 15,243 births |
| 1960s | 9,216 births |
| 1970s | 3,752 births |
| 1980s | 1,868 births |
| 1990s | 1,072 births |
| 2000s | 201 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fred?
Fred has been given to 235,880 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1889 with 3,462 births that year.
Is Fred a boy or girl name?
Fred is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Fred most popular?
Fred was most popular in 1889, when 3,462 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Fred?
Fred first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).