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How Many People Are Named Frederick?
Estimated people named Frederick living in the U.S. today
138,367
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 266,429
- Peak year: 1952 (4,997 births)
- Estimated living today: 138,367
Frederick by age group — who carries the name today?
Frederick popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Frederick
Frederick has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 266,429 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 138,367 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,470 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Fredericks you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Frederick in the US?
An estimated 138,367 people named Frederick are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Frederick uncommon — about 1 in 2,470 Americans.
Is Frederick a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Frederick is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Frederick most popular?
Frederick peaked in 1952, when 4,997 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Frederick?
Frederick ranks #384 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).