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Frederick
BoyMeaning of Frederick: German: 'peaceful ruler'
Frederick is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 451st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 55th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#451
728 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#55
964 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
267,165
First recorded 1880 · peak 1952
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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