Fredis
A masculine name derived from Frederick, of Germanic origin, meaning "peaceful ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Fredis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fredis today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fredis births was 1997 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fredis. 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
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
1997
11 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,966
Tracked since 1985
Census
Fredis in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,005 people with the first name Fredis, which placed it at #12,396 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,396
National first-name rank
People counted
1.0K
1,005 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
96.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fredis
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fredis is Hispanic at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Fredis described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Fredis at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.6% · 971
- White2.5% · 25
- Two or more races0.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 3
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Popularity
Fredis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fredis from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fredis 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 Fredis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fredis' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fredis
The given name Fredis is an uncommon masculine name with its origins tracing back to the Proto-Germanic language family. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "fríðr," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome," combined with the suffix "-is," which denotes "belonging to." This suggests that the original meaning of Fredis was "one who belongs to beauty" or "one who possesses beauty."
In ancient Norse mythology, the concept of beauty and handsomeness was highly revered, often associated with strength, courage, and nobility. The name Fredis may have been bestowed upon individuals who embodied these qualities, or as a way to bestow blessings upon a newborn child, wishing them to grow into a person of remarkable physical and inner beauty.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Fredis can be traced back to the Viking Age, roughly between the 8th and 11th centuries. During this period, the name appeared in various runic inscriptions and historical records, primarily within the regions of Scandinavia and the areas influenced by Norse culture and exploration.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Fredis was a Norwegian Viking warrior who lived in the 9th century. He was known for his bravery in battle and his unwavering loyalty to his chieftain. His exploits were documented in the Icelandic Sagas, which were oral traditions later transcribed into written form.
Another historical figure named Fredis was a skilled craftsman and metalworker from the city of Birka, Sweden, in the 10th century. His intricate jewelry and armor designs were highly sought after by the nobility and were considered works of art in their own right.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Fredis lived in the monastery of St. Michael in Normandy, France. He was renowned for his calligraphy skills and his beautiful illuminated manuscripts, which are still preserved in various libraries and museums across Europe.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Fredis was a prominent merchant and trader from the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. His expertise in navigating trade routes and establishing prosperous business ventures earned him a reputation as a savvy entrepreneur.
In the 16th century, a celebrated painter named Fredis was born in the Netherlands. His vibrant and lifelike portraits of the Dutch aristocracy and bourgeoisie earned him widespread acclaim and numerous commissions from wealthy patrons.
While the name Fredis is not as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the Norse and Germanic traditions. Its association with beauty, strength, and nobility has made it a name of distinction throughout the ages.
People
Fredis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fredis 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
Fredis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fredis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fredis 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 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Fredis a common name?
We classify Fredis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fredis most popular?
The single biggest year for Fredis was 1997, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fredis is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Fredis in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,005 people with the name Fredis, or 0.33 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,396 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Fredis in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Fredis?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Fredis leans strongly male. 976 people counted with this name were male (97.5%), compared with 25 female bearers (2.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Fredis?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fredis is Hispanic at 96.6%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Two or More Races (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Fredis most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Fredis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (971 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fredis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fredis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fredis 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.
Is Fredis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fredis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fredis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Fredis?
See how many people have the name Fredis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.