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Frederick

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Frederick was most popular in 1952, when 4,997 American babies were given the name — ranking #159 that year. In 2025 it ranked #876, with 728 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 267,165 people named Frederick.

Most popular in1952
Rank that year#159
Births that year4,997
Total since 1880267,165

Frederick over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Frederick’s peak in 1952. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Germanic · "peaceful ruler"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org