Fredy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredy is a name of Germanic origin meaning peaceful ruler. It evolved from the name Fridrich through several historical forms, including Frederick and Fred. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and sociability, and it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a common name today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredy"
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛdi/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Fredy is derived from the Germanic name 'Fridrich', which is composed of the elements 'frid', meaning peace, and 'ric', meaning ruler or power.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Fridrich, Friedrich, Frederick, Fred
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a shortened form of Frederick.
Variants & Derivatives
Freddy, Frederick, Fritz
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Fredy is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and sociability.
Famous People
Fredy Guarín, Fredy Adu, Fredy Rodriguez
📊 Fredy Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Fredy Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 191 peak births in 2005
Geographic Spread
Popular across 19 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredy"
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 "Fredy"
"Fredy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4998th of 7545 | 32 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3728th of 6773 | 70 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2971st of 7552 | 147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2639th of 10718 | 222 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1227th of 16616 | 1,166 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1219th of 24088 | 2,067 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1812th of 23106 | 1,037 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.38% 1476th/3483 |
- |
31.55% 1276th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.69% 1389th/3685 |
30.12% 1348th/4475 |
27.24% 1415th/5194 |
10.81% 683rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.94% 1830th/4582 |
25.70% 1327th/5164 |
16.55% 1210th/7313 |
11.52% 860th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
43.24% 1940th/4487 |
23.13% 1578th/6822 |
23.23% 1458th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredy" 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 "Fredy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredy" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Fredy" in the United States
The name Fredy is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fredy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Fredy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4998th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3728th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2971st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2639th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1227th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1219th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1812th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fredy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.