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The name Fred has its origins in Old Germanic, specifically from the name Friedrich, meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It has evolved through various forms such as Friedrich and Frederick, before becoming Fred. The name is associated with traits of friendliness and reliability, and it lacks biblical relevance. Fred gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a well-liked name today.

The name Fred is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fred has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Fred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 30th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 39th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 93rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 208th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 473rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1074th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1651st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1154th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1369th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5647th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15970th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Fred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.