Federico
Federico first appears in US records in 1889. It peaked in 1976, when 148 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 73.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Federico popular?
Declining Federico is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1976 peak.
| 2020s | 437 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 700 | |
| 2000s | 1,160 | |
| 1990s | 1,191 | |
| 1980s | 1,176 | |
| 1970s | 1,121 | |
| 1960s | 761 | |
| 1950s | 743 | |
| 1940s | 500 | |
| 1930s | 454 | |
| 1920s | 473 | |
| 1910s | 188 | |
| 1900s | 42 | |
| 1890s | 18 | |
| 1880s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Federico mean?
Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Federico mean?
Federico means Peaceful ruler. Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
What is the origin of the name Federico?
Federico is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Federico?
Federico is pronounced “feh-deh-REE-koh.”
Is Federico a boy or a girl name?
Federico is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Federico a popular name right now?
Federico is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1976 peak.
How popular is the name Federico?
In 2025, Federico ranked #2043 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Federico most popular?
Federico was most popular in 1976, when about 148 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Federico?
Names similar to Federico include Francesco, Andrea, Nicola, Pietro, Gabriele.
What names go well with Federico?
Italian names that pair well with Federico include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.