Frederick
Male name · ↓ Falling
137,917
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
#503
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Frederick
Frederick is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 137,917 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,778 births |
| 1890s | 9,114 births |
| 1900s | 8,632 births |
| 1910s | 15,608 births |
| 1920s | 15,196 births |
| 1930s | 12,116 births |
| 1940s | 16,330 births |
| 1950s | 18,037 births |
| 1960s | 12,224 births |
| 1970s | 8,261 births |
| 1980s | 5,078 births |
| 1990s | 3,427 births |
| 2000s | 2,106 births |
| 2010s | 1,443 births |
| 2020s | 567 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Frederick?
Frederick has been given to 137,917 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 2,089 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #503.
Is Frederick a boy or girl name?
Frederick is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Frederick most popular?
Frederick was most popular in 1951, when 2,089 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Frederick?
Frederick first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).