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The name Frederick has Germanic roots, meaning 'peaceful ruler.' It evolved through various historical forms, reflecting its use among nobility. The name is associated with strong leadership and has no direct biblical connection. It has remained popular throughout history, with several notable figures bearing the name.

The name Frederick is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Frederick has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Frederick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 56th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 73rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 90th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 125th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 238th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 454th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 489th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2675th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2980th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3638th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8195th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Frederick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.