Fritzi
A diminutive form of the German feminine name Friederike, derived from the Germanic component "frid" meaning peace.
Name Census estimates that about 202 living Americans carry the first name Fritzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fritzi today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fritzi births was 1992 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fritzi. 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
202
~ 1 in 1,696,804 Americans
Peak year
1992
13 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,767
Tracked since 1907
Popularity
Fritzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fritzi from the 1900s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 55 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fritzi 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 Fritzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fritzis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fritzi
Fritzi is a diminutive form of the German name Friederike, which itself is a feminized version of the male name Friedrich. The name Friedrich is derived from the Germanic elements "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning power or ruler. It essentially translates to "peaceful ruler" or "powerful protector of peace".
The name Friederike and its diminutive form Fritzi emerged during the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions of Europe. It was particularly popular among noble families and the aristocracy, reflecting the aspirations associated with the name's meaning. Over time, the name spread to other areas and social classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fritzi appears in the 14th century German text "Das Nibelungenlied" (The Song of the Nibelungs), a heroic epic poem from the Middle High German period. In this epic, a character named Fritzi is mentioned, though little is known about her historical significance.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Fritzi von Miltitz (1491-1549) played a role in the Protestant Reformation. She was a noble German woman who corresponded with Martin Luther and supported the reformist cause. Her letters provide valuable insights into the religious and political climate of that era.
During the 18th century, Fritzi Haug (1761-1805) was a German artist and engraver known for her intricate copper engravings and etchings. Her work captured the attention of the art world and earned her commissions from various patrons.
In the realm of literature, the 19th century saw the publication of "Fritzi's Friendship Book" (1858) by the German author Friedrich Wilhelm Gumpert. This collection of short stories for children featured the titular character Fritzi and became a beloved classic in German children's literature.
Moving into the 20th century, Fritzi Massary (1882-1969) was an Austrian actress and singer who achieved fame on the operatic stage and in films. She starred in numerous operettas and musicals, captivating audiences with her talent and charisma.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Fritzi throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence in German-speaking cultures and its associations with peace, power, and cultural significance.
People
Fritzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fritzi 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
Fritzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fritzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fritzi 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 1,696,804 US residents.
Is Fritzi a common name?
We classify Fritzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fritzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Fritzi was 1992, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fritzi is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fritzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fritzi 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.