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Frederick

Frederick is a boy's name of German origin meaning “peace king.” In 2024 it was given to 741 boys in the United States.

Frederick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German
Meaning
“peace king”
Pronunciation
/ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/
Also spelled
Friedrich

About the name Frederick

Frederick belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “peace king” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Friedrich.

In the United States, Frederick first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #33 in 1880, and in 2024 741 babies received the name — 265,324 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Frederick in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#33 in 1880
Peak year
1951
Babies named Frederick in 2024
741
Total since 1880
265,324

Frederick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#52 in 2025
Babies named Frederick in 2025
954
Total since 1996
20,820

Spellings & short forms

Friedrich

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Frederick mean?

Frederick means “peace king” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Frederick a boy or girl name?

Frederick is a boy name. In 2024, 741 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Frederick?

Frederick comes from the German tradition. It is also spelled Friedrich.

How popular is the name Frederick?

Frederick first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #33 in 1880, and 741 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Frederick?

Frederick is pronounced /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ (IPA).

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