Fredrick
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Fredrick: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
The name Fredrick is a variant spelling of Frederick, from the Old High German elements *fridu* (peace) and *rīc* (ruler, power), meaning “peaceful ruler.” It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and later popularised by the Hanoverian royal family. Among the most famous bearers is Frederick Douglass, the great American abolitionist and orator, while Frederick the Great of Prussia left a lasting mark on military history. The name also appears in place names such as Frederick, Maryland, and Frederick County in several US states. Though less common than the standard spelling, Fredrick retains the same dignified, classic feel. It is often shortened to Fred or Freddie, giving it both formality and warmth for a modern child.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #7043 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y