Boy · 150th of 6,773
Freddie
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
83,507
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1947
Peak Popularity Year
1,958
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Freddie stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
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
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,958 peak births in 1947
Geographic Spread
Popular across 45 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 7 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 14 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |