Frederic
Boy nameFrederic has been given to 14,440 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1947.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
14,440
Peak year
1947 (299 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +8%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Frederic's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #863 |
| 1925 | #484 |
| 1950 | #432 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Frederic — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Frederic.
FAQ
How popular is the name Frederic?
Frederic has been given to 14,440 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Frederic peak?
Frederic peaked in 1947, when 299 babies were given the name.
Is Frederic a girl or boy name?
Frederic is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Frederic are boys).
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