Fred
Boy nameFred has been given to 345,684 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1924.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
345,684
Peak year
1924 (6,566 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -21%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Fred's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #17 |
| 1925 | #33 |
| 1950 | #84 |
| 1975 | #248 |
| 2000 | #965 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Fred — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Fred
Fred Rogers
American television personality (1928–2003)
Fred Hoyle
British astronomer (1915–2001)
Richard F. Heck
American chemist (1931–2015)
Fred Zinnemann
Austrian film director (1907-1997)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Fred.
FAQ
How popular is the name Fred?
Fred has been given to 345,684 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Fred peak?
Fred peaked in 1924, when 6,566 babies were given the name.
Is Fred a girl or boy name?
Fred is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Fred are boys).
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