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Fred
BoyMeaning of Fred: German: 'peaceful ruler'
Fred is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 1925th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 567th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1925
80 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#567
67 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
345,684
First recorded 1880 · peak 1924
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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