Frederick
5 countries#435 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Frederick was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
267,165 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #435 · peaked in 1952 with 4,997 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
17,893 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #223 · peaked in 2021 with 1,055 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17,150 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #61 · peaked in 2021 with 1,017 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,237 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1975 with 224 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
603 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2022 with 29 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
140 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2018 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Frederick’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #475 | — |
| 2007 | #530 | ↓55 |
| 2008 | #521 | ↑9 |
| 2009 | #538 | ↓17 |
| 2010 | #493 | ↑45 |
| 2011 | #540 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #535 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #492 | ↑43 |
| 2014 | #496 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #515 | ↓19 |
| 2016 | #512 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #499 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #499 | — |
| 2019 | #476 | ↑23 |
| 2020 | #484 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #476 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #478 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #506 | ↓28 |
| 2024 | #422 | ↑84 |
| 2025 | #435 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick
Is Frederick a popular name?
Yes — Frederick currently ranks #435 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Frederick more common for boys or girls?
Frederick is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Frederick most popular?
Frederick peaked in 1952 in United States, with 4,997 recorded births that year.
Is Frederick rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Frederick’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #33 in 1880 to #435 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Frederick?
At least 289,295 babies have been recorded with the name Frederick across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Frederick popular in more than one country?
Yes — Frederick appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Frederick?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Frederick include Lewis, Travis, Moshe, Malik.
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