Find out how popular the first name Freddie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Freddie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Freddie is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 97% of people named Freddie being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 76 male babies and 10 female babies born with the name Freddie.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 10 baby girls were named Freddie in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Freddie

The name Freddie has its origins in the Germanic language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a diminutive form of the name Frederick, which is derived from the Germanic words "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning ruler or power. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Fridericus" in the 8th century.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Frederick can be found in the Hildebrandslied, an Old High German heroic poem from the 8th century. The name gained popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany, France, and England.

Some notable historical figures who bore the name Frederick or its diminutive Freddie include Frederick Barbarossa (1122-1190), the Holy Roman Emperor known for his military campaigns in Italy and the Third Crusade. Another notable figure was Frederick II (1194-1250), the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily, who was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences.

In the realm of literature, the name Freddie appears in the works of William Shakespeare, such as in the play "The Merry Wives of Windsor" where one of the characters is named Frederic. Additionally, the character of Frederick Douglass in the novel "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" by the famous abolitionist and writer of the same name (1818-1895) is another notable literary reference.

Other famous individuals with the name Freddie include Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), the legendary British singer and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Freddie Prinze (1954-1977) was an American actor and comedian known for his appearances on TV shows like "Chico and the Man".

Sir Freddie Laker (1922-2006) was a British entrepreneur and aviation pioneer who founded Laker Airways, one of the first low-cost airlines. Freddie King (1934-1976) was an American blues guitarist and singer who significantly influenced the development of blues rock.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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