Frederic
- Pronunciation
- [Fre-de-ric]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Peaceful Ruler.
- Origin
- French
Frederic Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 14,398 baby boys have been named Frederic. The name peaked in 1947 with 299 US births that year (rank #397). In 2024, ranked #2879 nationally — 2,482 places below its 1947 peak.
Top States for Frederic
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Frederic births are: New York (2,054), California (1,013), Massachusetts (1,001).
Other French-Origin Names Like Frederic
If you like Frederic's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
8-Letter Names Starting with F
Names with Frederic's exact length and starting letter: Fabienne, Faerwald, Falerina, Fanchone, Fang Yin.
Quick Facts About Frederic
Variant Forms
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Compare Frederic to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Frederic against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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