Holding steady.
Popularity of Frederich since 1894
Babies named Frederich per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Frederich's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Frederich is an uncommon German variant of the classic name Frederick, which has deep roots in European royalty and nobility. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1894, but with fewer than 5 births that year, it never reached the official top 1000 rankings. Its peak year remains 1894, and the trajectory has been stable since then, with only sporadic usage in subsequent decades. As of 2025, Frederich has not returned to the top 1000, and it is so rare that its 1-in-N rate is not calculable. Without concentration in any single state, the name remains a truly rare choice, primarily used by families with German heritage or an appreciation for old-world spelling variants.
Frederich is a German variant of Frederick, derived from the Old High German elements 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'rihhi' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. The name was borne by several Holy Roman Emperors and Prussian kings, and it has been used across Germanic-speaking Europe since the medieval period. The spelling 'Frederich' is a less common variant that appears occasionally in historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fred, Freddy, Rich, Rick
Sibling names for Frederich
Names that share Frederich's style, for a brother or sister.
