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How Many People Are Named Fredrick?
Estimated people named Fredrick living in the U.S. today
39,855
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 64,685
- Peak year: 1953 (1,346 births)
- Estimated living today: 39,855
Fredrick by age group — who carries the name today?
Fredrick popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Fredrick
Fredrick has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 64,685 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 39,855 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,576 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Fredricks 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 Fredrick in the US?
An estimated 39,855 people named Fredrick are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Fredrick rare — about 1 in 8,576 Americans.
Is Fredrick a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Fredrick is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Fredrick most popular?
Fredrick peaked in 1953, when 1,346 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Fredrick?
Fredrick ranks #1,049 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).