Holding steady.
Popularity of Fritzi since 1907
Babies named Fritzi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fritzi's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fritzi is an uncommon feminine name of German origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, the same year it achieved its highest usage. Despite never ranking among the top 1,000 names, the name has seen sporadic use over the decades, with a stable trajectory that suggests it remains a rare but enduring choice. The name's peak year was 1907, when it had its highest recorded count, though no states show it as especially concentrated. Fritzi is the feminine counterpart of Fritz, which in turn is a short form of Friedrich, a name with centuries of use in German-speaking Europe. This gives Fritzi a sense of old-world charm, though its rarity in modern times makes it stand out. The name's trajectory indicates it has not experienced a revival, remaining a relatively obscure option for parents seeking a distinctive German-influenced name.
Fritzi is a German feminine diminutive of Fritz, which is itself a shortened form of Friedrich, derived from Old High German fridu (peace) and rihhi (ruler, power). As a stand-alone given name, Fritzi has seen limited but consistent use in German-speaking countries since the early 20th century, often as an affectionate or informal choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fritz
Sibling names for Fritzi
Names that share Fritzi's style, for a brother or sister.
