Holding steady.
Popularity of Fredericka since 1881
Babies named Fredericka per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fredericka's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 62 |
| 1890s | 75 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 154 |
| 1920s | 148 |
| 1930s | 186 |
| 1940s | 321 |
| 1950s | 225 |
| 1960s | 194 |
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 172 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fredericka first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and reached its peak in 1883, reflecting a brief but notable popularity during the late 19th century. The name belongs to a stable trajectory, never achieving widespread modern usage but maintaining a consistent, if rare, presence. Despite not ranking in recent years, Fredericka retains a dignified, classic appeal through its connection to the Germanic tradition of compound names meaning 'peaceful ruler'. Its lack of top states in the data suggests it was fairly evenly distributed rather than concentrated regionally.
Fredericka is the feminine form of Frederick, derived from the Germanic elements frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler, power'. The name came to England via the Normans and was popular among royalty, though the feminine form emerged later in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Freddie, Freda, Rica, Kika
Variants: Frederica, Friederike
Sibling names for Fredericka
Names that share Fredericka's style, for a brother or sister.
