Holding steady.
Popularity of Fredricka since 1891
Babies named Fredricka per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fredricka's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 197 |
| 1950s | 156 |
| 1960s | 152 |
| 1970s | 169 |
| 1980s | 176 |
| 1990s | 200 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fredricka is a distinctly rare feminine given name in the United States. Social Security data shows its first recorded use in 1891, and it reached its highest recorded popularity that very year, though with a very small number of births. The name's trajectory has remained stable and extremely low, with no significant peaks since. It is not in the current top 1,000 and has never appeared in the top 1,000 in any recent decade. No top states have had notable usage. As a Germanic compound meaning 'peaceful ruler', Fredricka is the female equivalent of Frederick, sharing roots with many European royal names. Its scarcity makes it an unconventional choice today, but it carries a classic, traditional weight.
Fredricka is the feminine form of Frederick, derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. The name has been used in German-speaking regions since the Middle Ages, often among nobility. It saw modest use in English-speaking countries from the 19th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Freda, Ricki, Freddie, Frida
Sibling names for Fredricka
Names that share Fredricka's style, for a brother or sister.
