Frederick
Frederick first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1951, when 4,984 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 728.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Frederick popular?
Rising Frederick has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,961 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,522 | |
| 2000s | 5,630 | |
| 1990s | 8,843 | |
| 1980s | 13,056 | |
| 1970s | 20,725 | |
| 1960s | 30,768 | |
| 1950s | 44,288 | |
| 1940s | 39,114 | |
| 1930s | 26,602 | |
| 1920s | 31,512 | |
| 1910s | 23,542 | |
| 1900s | 3,900 | |
| 1890s | 3,994 | |
| 1880s | 4,603 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick a boy or a girl name?
Frederick is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Frederick a popular name right now?
Frederick has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Frederick?
In 2025, Frederick ranked #435 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Frederick most popular?
Frederick was most popular in 1951, when about 4,984 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.