Fredericka Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredericka originates from Germanic roots signifying 'peaceful ruler'. The name evolved from Friedrich in Old High German to its modern form. It embodies traits of nobility and strength, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Fredericka is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fredericka has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Fredericka' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1999th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1735th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2209th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3494th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5179th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17951st out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Fredericka' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredericka"
Pronunciation
/frɛˈdɪrɪkə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Fredericka is derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. It can be interpreted as 'peaceful ruler'.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Friedrich (Old High German), Frederik (Middle Dutch), Fredericka (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Fredericka gained popularity in various European cultures during the 19th century, often associated with nobility and royal families.
Variants & Derivatives
Frederick, Fred, Freda, Freddie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Fredericka is viewed as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common than its male counterpart, Frederick.
Famous People
Fredericka 'Freddie' H. K. H. H. W. H. P. de Jongh, Dutch artist, Fredericka the Great, historical queen
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredericka"
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 "Fredericka"
"Fredericka" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1999th of 9107 | 321 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1735th of 9204 | 399 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2209th of 12526 | 476 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3494th of 19264 | 297 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5179th of 27321 | 264 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17951st of 35406 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredericka" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Fredericka" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
63.43% 987th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.53% 1641st/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
81.24% 2858th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fredericka"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredericka" 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.