Freddie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Freddie is a diminutive of the Germanic name Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It evolved from the Old High German Fridurih to modern English. The name carries traits of friendliness and charisma and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century, influenced by notable figures in music and entertainment.
The name Freddie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Freddie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Freddie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 254th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 150th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 192nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 320th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 534th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1128th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1832nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 572nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 462nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 862nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3182nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7527th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13314th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Freddie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Freddie"
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛdi/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Freddie is a diminutive form of the name Frederick, which is derived from the Old High German name Fridurih, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Fridurih (Old High German), Frederick (Middle English), Freddie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Freddie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a casual and affectionate form of Frederick, and became widely recognized due to cultural influences such as music and film.
Variants & Derivatives
Frederick, Fred, Fritz
Modern Popularity & Image
Freddie is perceived as a friendly, approachable name, often associated with creativity and charisma, particularly due to famous personalities bearing the name.
Famous People
Freddie Mercury, Freddie Prinze Jr., Freddie Flintoff
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Freddie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Freddie"
"Freddie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 254th of 7545 | 7,669 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 150th of 6773 | 20,703 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 192nd of 7552 | 26,320 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 320th of 10718 | 9,714 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 534th of 16616 | 5,107 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1128th of 24088 | 2,322 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1832nd of 23106 | 1,019 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 572nd of 9107 | 2,769 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 462nd of 9204 | 4,146 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 862nd of 12526 | 2,545 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3182nd of 19264 | 344 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7527th of 27321 | 153 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22968th of 35406 | 27 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13314th of 30306 | 71 |
Regional Popularity of "Freddie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.29% 344th/1416 |
42.06% 580th/1379 |
6.72% 159th/2366 |
40.37% 461st/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.78% 213th/1546 |
24.16% 376th/1556 |
3.61% 85th/2353 |
13.45% 208th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
12.53% 279th/2227 |
12.96% 315th/2430 |
4.14% 118th/2853 |
9.66% 268th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.97% 381st/2937 |
11.17% 389th/3483 |
6.59% 232nd/3518 |
9.77% 395th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.64% 613th/3685 |
13.85% 620th/4475 |
8.57% 445th/5194 |
8.80% 556th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.75% 1363rd/4582 |
30.11% 1555th/5164 |
14.08% 1030th/7313 |
13.68% 1021st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
49.70% 2230th/4487 |
25.78% 1759th/6822 |
24.39% 1531st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Freddie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
78.39% 1110th/1416 |
- |
14.41% 341st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.28% 901st/1546 |
- |
12.75% 300th/2353 |
75.18% 1163rd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.42% 1301st/2227 |
- |
18.02% 514th/2853 |
49.77% 1381st/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
63.39% 2230th/3518 |
- |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Freddie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Freddie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.