Fritz

Fritz is a boy's name of German 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 53 boys in the United States.

Fritz at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/fɹɪts/

About the name Fritz

Fritz belongs to the German 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, Fritz first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #389 in 1888, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 6,635 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fritz in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#389 in 1888
Peak year
1956
Babies named Fritz in 2024
53
Total since 1880
6,635

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fritz mean?

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

Is Fritz a boy or girl name?

Fritz is a boy name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fritz?

Fritz comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Fritz?

Fritz first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #389 in 1888, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Fritz?

Fritz is pronounced /fɹɪts/ (IPA).

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