Frederic

Frederic is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 44 boys in the United States.

Frederic at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Frederic

Frederic belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Frederic first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #302 in 1885, and in 2024 44 babies received the name — 14,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Frederic in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#302 in 1885
Peak year
1947
Babies named Frederic in 2024
44
Total since 1880
14,398

Frederic in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#625 in 2004
Babies named Frederic in 2025
21
Total since 1996
785

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Frederic mean?

The meaning of Frederic is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Frederic a boy or girl name?

Frederic is a boy name. In 2024, 44 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Frederic?

Frederic comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Frederic?

Frederic first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #302 in 1885, and 44 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.