Fredric Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Fredric originates from the Germanic roots meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It has evolved through various historical forms including Latin and Dutch, reflecting its widespread use across different cultures. The name is associated with leadership traits and lacks biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the medieval era, particularly in Europe, and it remains a respected name today.
The name Fredric is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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. From 2020-2022, Fredric has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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 male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Fredric' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 872nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 495th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 601st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1036th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2329th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5282nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6268th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fredric' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fredric"
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛdrɪk/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Fredric is derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning 'peace' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'peaceful ruler'.
Meaning
peaceful ruler
Language Evolution
Fredericus (Latin), Frederik (Dutch), Friedrich (German), Frederick (English)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, and has been widely used in England since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Frederick, Fritz, Freddie, Friedrich
Modern Popularity & Image
Fredric is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and stability. It remains moderately popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Fredric Chopin (composer), Fredric March (actor), Fredric Jameson (cultural critic)
Explore More Fredric Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fredric"
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 "Fredric"
"Fredric" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 872nd of 7545 | 971 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 495th of 6773 | 2,553 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 601st of 7552 | 2,981 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1036th of 10718 | 983 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2329th of 16616 | 443 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5282nd of 24088 | 242 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6268th of 23106 | 163 |
Regional Popularity of "Fredric" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.30% 599th/1416 |
42.49% 586th/1379 |
- |
68.30% 780th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
23.61% 365th/1546 |
20.31% 316th/1556 |
65.28% 1536th/2353 |
29.99% 464th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.91% 488th/2227 |
15.31% 372nd/2430 |
45.92% 1310th/2853 |
22.27% 618th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.66% 1018th/2937 |
26.41% 920th/3483 |
35.99% 1266th/3518 |
30.09% 1217th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
62.75% 3259th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Fredric" 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 "Fredric"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fredric" 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.