Frederick
Frederick is a boys' name of German origin meaning “peaceful ruler of great power.” It ranked #435 in the United States in 2025. From the Old High German Friduric, combining frid (peace) and ric (ruler, power).
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how do you pronounce Frederick?
FRED-er-ik
where does the name Frederick come from?
The English form of the German Friedrich, from the Germanic frid, peace, and ric, ruler or power: peace king, or peaceful ruler.
Borne by Frederick the Great of Prussia, it was a royal name across European dynasties and remains a stately classic.
how popular is this name?
Frederick has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #33 in 1880, and ranked #435 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #435 |
| 2024 | #422 |
| 2023 | #506 |
| 2022 | #478 |
| 2021 | #476 |
| 2020 | #484 |
| 2019 | #476 |
| 2018 | #499 |
| 2017 | #499 |
| 2016 | #512 |
| 2010 | #493 |
| 2000 | #395 |
| 1990 | #252 |
| 1980 | #161 |
| 1970 | #115 |
| 1960 | #114 |
| 1950 | #75 |
| 1940 | #68 |
| 1930 | #74 |
| 1920 | #60 |
| 1910 | #69 |
| 1900 | #64 |
| 1890 | #43 |
| 1880 | #33 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Frederick fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Frederick
Frederick the Great of Prussia is among its best-known bearers.
who are famous people named Frederick?
- Frederick Douglass (abolitionist)
- Frederick the Great (Prussian king)
what are the nicknames and variants of Frederick?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Frederick?
what names go well with Frederick?
Sibling names that share Frederick's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Frederick
What does the name Frederick mean?
Frederick means “peaceful ruler of great power”.
What is the origin of the name Frederick?
Frederick comes from the German naming tradition. Related forms include Friedrich.
How popular is the name Frederick?
Frederick ranked #435 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #33, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Frederick a boy or girl name?
Frederick is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Frederick?
Frederick is pronounced FRED-er-ik, with 3 syllables.
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