Fredric

Fredric 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 14 boys in the United States.

Fredric at a glance

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

About the name Fredric

Fredric 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, Fredric first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #421 in 1943, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 8,379 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fredric in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#421 in 1943
Peak year
1947
Babies named Fredric in 2024
14
Total since 1880
8,379

Fredric in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1850 in 1999
Babies named Fredric in 2021
3
Total since 1996
94

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fredric mean?

The meaning of Fredric 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 Fredric a boy or girl name?

Fredric is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fredric?

Fredric comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Fredric?

Fredric first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #421 in 1943, and 14 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].