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Summary

Fritz is a German name derived from the name Friedrich, meaning 'peaceful ruler'. It evolved from the Old High German language and has been used since the 19th century. The name carries traits of strength and leadership, although it lacks biblical significance. In modern times, Fritz is seen as a traditional name, often linked to German culture, and is associated with notable figures in science and film.

The name Fritz is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers 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. From 2020-2022, Fritz 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, 'Fritz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 780th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 795th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 821st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1150th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2012th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3467th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2601st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fritz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.