A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Federico since 1889
Babies named Federico per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 188 |
| 1920s | 473 |
| 1930s | 454 |
| 1940s | 500 |
| 1950s | 743 |
| 1960s | 761 |
| 1970s | 1,121 |
| 1980s | 1,176 |
| 1990s | 1,191 |
| 2000s | 1,160 |
| 2010s | 700 |
| 2020s | 437 |
Meaning & origin
Federico is an Italian and Spanish classic that has maintained a steady presence in the United States for over a century. First recorded in 1889, it saw its peak popularity in 1976. In 2025, it ranks 2,035, with a 1-in-23,398 probability of selection. The name is on a rising trajectory, increasing in use since 2016. It is most common in states with large Hispanic and Italian-American populations, notably Florida, Texas, and California. The 1970s were particularly significant for Federico, marking a revival that helped cement its cross-cultural appeal.
Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, which derives from the Germanic elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power). The name was borne by several Holy Roman Emperors and has been consistently used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages. In Italy, it gained particular popularity during the Renaissance and has remained a classic choice.
Where Federico is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Federico” around the world
Where Federico lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fede, Rico, Coco, Federi
Variants: Frederico, Friduricu (Sardinian)
Sibling names for Federico
Names that share Federico's style, for a brother or sister.
