Frederica

Frederica is a girl'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 England & Wales it was given to 12 girls in 2025.

Frederica at a glance

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

About the name Frederica

Frederica 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, Frederica first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #752 in 1887, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,353 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Frederica in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#752 in 1887
Peak year
1960
Total since 1880
2,353

Frederica in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1666 in 1997
Babies named Frederica in 2025
12
Total since 1996
161

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Frederica mean?

The meaning of Frederica 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 Frederica a boy or girl name?

Frederica is a girl name. In England & Wales, 12 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Frederica?

Frederica comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Frederica?

Frederica first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #752 in 1887, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].