Friddie
A unique, invented name with no definite meaning or etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Friddie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Friddie today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Friddie births was 1950 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Friddie. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Friddie is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Friddies were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Friddie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1950
8 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1961 SSA rank
#3,784
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Friddie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Friddie from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Friddie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Friddie 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 Friddie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Friddie
The given name Friddie has its origins in the Old High German language, which was spoken in central and southern Germany from the 6th to the 11th century. It is derived from the Germanic root "frid," meaning peace or tranquility. The name likely emerged during the medieval period in regions where this language was prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Friddie can be traced back to the 9th century, when a monk named Friddie von Mainz lived in the Benedictine monastery in Mainz, Germany. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and transcription of ancient manuscripts during the Carolingian Renaissance.
In the 11th century, a nobleman named Friddie von Staufen was a prominent figure in the Holy Roman Empire. He served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Henry IV and played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy between the empire and the papacy.
During the 13th century, a Franciscan friar named Friddie of Assisi gained recognition for his work in spreading the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi throughout Italy. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and promoting the ideals of poverty and humility.
In the 16th century, a German artist and engraver named Friddie Altdorfer was renowned for his intricate woodcuts and etchings depicting religious and mythological scenes. His works were highly influential in the development of Renaissance art in Germany.
Another notable figure with the name Friddie was a Dutch explorer and navigator, Friddie van Riebeeck, who lived in the 17th century. He was instrumental in establishing the Dutch Cape Colony in South Africa and served as the first governor of the colony from 1652 to 1662.
While the name Friddie has its roots in the Germanic languages, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history. The name's association with peace and tranquility has likely contributed to its enduring appeal across different regions and time periods.
People
Friddie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Friddie 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
Friddie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Friddie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Friddie 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Friddie a common name?
We classify Friddie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Friddie most popular?
The single biggest year for Friddie was 1950, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Friddie is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Friddie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Friddie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Friddie 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 Friddie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Friddie 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 Friddie 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Friddie?
Want to know how many people have the name Friddie? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.