Federico
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "wealthy ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 7,110 living Americans carry the first name Federico. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Federico today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Federico births was 1976 (148 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Federico. 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
7.1K
~ 1 in 48,207 Americans
Peak year
1976
148 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,777
Tracked since 1889
Gender
Gender distribution for Federico
Out of the 8,902 babies given the name Federico since 1880, 99.9% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Federico as a male name
- Ranked #1,777 in 2024
- 92 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1976 (148 births)
Federico as a female name
- Ranked #4,570 in 1940
- 5 female births in 1940
- Peak: 1940 (5 births)
Popularity
Federico: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Federico from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 1,191 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Federico remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Federico 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 Federico during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Federicos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Federico, while Tennessee, Nevada, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 515 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Federico
The name Federico is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Friduric, which is a compound of the words "frid" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." It essentially translates to "peaceful ruler" or "powerful protector." This name was later adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages across Europe.
The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions that were influenced by Germanic culture and language. It was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes, reflecting the aspirations of power and authority associated with its meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Burgundian Chronicles, a historical record dating back to the 6th century. The chronicles mention a Frankish nobleman named Federico who played a significant role in the political affairs of the region.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Federico. One of the most famous was Federico II, also known as Frederick II of Hohenstaufen (1194-1250), a Holy Roman Emperor who ruled during the 13th century. He was renowned for his military prowess, intellectual pursuits, and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another prominent Federico was Federico da Montefeltro (1422-1482), an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) and Duke of Urbino. He was celebrated for his military leadership, artistic patronage, and the construction of the iconic Palazzo Ducale in Urbino.
In the realm of literature, Federico García Lorca (1898-1936) was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright whose works, such as "Gypsy Ballads" and "The House of Bernarda Alba," have left an indelible mark on Spanish and world literature. His tragic death during the Spanish Civil War elevated him to the status of a cultural icon.
Federico Fellini (1920-1993), an Italian film director, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative filmmakers of the 20th century. His distinctive style and surrealistic storytelling earned him numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
Lastly, Federico Barocci (1535-1612) was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his religious works and innovative use of light and color. His painting "The Parmesan Madonna" is considered a masterpiece of the late Renaissance period.
People
Federico + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Federico: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Federico?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7,110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Federico 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 48,207 US residents.
Is Federico a common name?
We classify Federico as "Rare". It ranks above 97.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,902 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Federico most popular?
The single biggest year for Federico was 1976, when 148 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Federico is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Federico a male name?
Yes, 99.9% of people registered as Federico in the SSA data are male. 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.