Fredie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredie is a name of Old German origin, deriving from 'Friedrich', meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It has evolved through various forms over the centuries, from Old High German to Modern English. The name is characterized by its friendly traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Fredie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Fredie has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Fredie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1532nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1553rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2317th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3806th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7438th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18784th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6300th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Fredie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredie"
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛdi/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Fredie is derived from the Old German name 'Friedrich', which means 'peaceful ruler' or 'peaceful leader'. The name is a diminutive form that has evolved over time.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Friedrich (Old High German), Frederick (Middle English), Fred (Modern English), Fredie (Diminutive form)
Historical Usage
The name Fredie gained popularity in the 20th century as a familiar and affectionate form of Frederick, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Fred, Freddie, Frederick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Fredie is viewed as friendly and approachable. It is often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Fredie Mercury, lead singer of the band Queen, Fredie Blom, a South African supercentenarian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Fredie"
"Fredie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1532nd of 7545 | 374 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1553rd of 6773 | 372 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2317th of 7552 | 234 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3806th of 10718 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7438th of 16616 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18784th of 24088 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6300th of 9107 | 25 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7328th of 9204 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Fredie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fredie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.