Fredrick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredrick originates from Old German, meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It evolved through various forms, including Friedrich and Frederick. The name carries traits of strength and leadership, with no biblical relevance. Historically, it became popular among nobility, and today it is viewed as a timeless and authoritative name.
The name Fredrick is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Fredrick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Fredrick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 241st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 213th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 226th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 272nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 458th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 877th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1400th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6852nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6119th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Fredrick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredrick"
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛd.rɪk/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
Fredrick is derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler, thus it translates to 'peaceful ruler'.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Friedrich (Old High German), Frederic (Old French), Frederick (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Fredrick gained popularity in the medieval period and was commonly used among European royalty and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Frederick, Frederic, Fritz, Fred
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Fredrick is perceived as a classic and strong name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, Frederick Douglass, American social reformer and abolitionist, Frederick Nietzsche, German philosopher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredrick"
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 "Fredrick"
"Fredrick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 241st of 7545 | 8,306 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 213th of 6773 | 11,126 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 226th of 7552 | 19,382 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 272nd of 10718 | 12,419 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 458th of 16616 | 6,829 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 877th of 24088 | 3,337 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1400th of 23106 | 1,564 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6852nd of 9204 | 19 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6119th of 12526 | 72 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5647th of 19264 | 141 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredrick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
12.99% 184th/1416 |
13.13% 181st/1379 |
15.34% 363rd/2366 |
19.18% 219th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.00% 170th/1546 |
11.44% 178th/1556 |
12.28% 289th/2353 |
13.70% 212th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.89% 198th/2227 |
9.26% 225th/2430 |
8.45% 241st/2853 |
8.58% 238th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.89% 261st/2937 |
9.42% 328th/3483 |
6.11% 215th/3518 |
9.05% 366th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.27% 452nd/3685 |
13.47% 603rd/4475 |
6.78% 352nd/5194 |
9.70% 613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.69% 902nd/4582 |
26.98% 1393rd/5164 |
9.23% 675th/7313 |
16.79% 1253rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.28% 1286th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
19.47% 1328th/6822 |
24.06% 1510th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredrick" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fredrick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredrick" 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.