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Frederick

Frederick is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Frederick?

Recorded births named Frederick by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	267,165 births
England & Wales since 1996	19,803 births
Ireland since 1964	709 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Frederick's popularity over time

Babies named Frederick per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1952 (4,997/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2018 (1,010/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1966 (30/yr).

When was Frederick popular?

Frederick reached its peak in 1952, when it was the #159 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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