Federica
Feminine form of Federico derived from the Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 261 living Americans carry the first name Federica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Federica today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Federica births was 2021 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Federica. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
261
~ 1 in 1,313,235 Americans
Peak year
2021
18 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,981
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Federica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Federica from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 86 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Federica remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Federica by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Federica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Federicas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Federica
Federica is a feminine given name with Italian origins, derived from the German name Friedrich, meaning "peaceful ruler." The name has its roots in the Old High German word "fridu," meaning "peace," and the suffix "-rīc," meaning "ruler" or "powerful."
The name Federica can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in Italy, where it gained popularity among the nobility and aristocratic families. It is believed to have been introduced to Italy during the reign of the Germanic tribes, such as the Lombards and Ostrogoths, who ruled parts of the Italian peninsula in the 6th and 7th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Federica can be found in the 11th century, when a noblewoman named Federica di Montefeltro was mentioned in historical records from the Marche region of Italy. She was a member of the powerful Montefeltro family and lived during the later part of the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Federica. One of the most famous was Federica da Montefeltro (1472-1538), the Duchess of Urbino and a renowned patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance. She was known for her patronage of artists such as Raphael and Titian and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the time.
Another notable Federica was Federica Amalia of Denmark (1649-1704), a Danish princess who became the Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp through her marriage to Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. She was an influential figure in the political and cultural affairs of the time.
In the 19th century, Federica Bremer (1801-1865) was a Swedish writer and feminist who became known for her novels and travel writings. She was an advocate for women's rights and education and played a significant role in the early feminist movement in Sweden.
The name Federica also gained prominence in the 20th century. Federica Montseny (1905-1994) was a Spanish anarchist and politician who served as the Minister of Health during the Spanish Civil War, becoming the first woman to hold a cabinet position in Spain.
Federica Sanfelice (1888-1975) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for her avant-garde works and her association with the Futurist movement in Italy. She was a prominent figure in the Italian art scene during the early 20th century.
People
Federica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Federica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Federica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Federica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Federica going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,313,235 US residents.
Is Federica a common name?
We classify Federica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Federica most popular?
The single biggest year for Federica was 2021, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Federica is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Federica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Federica in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.