FRED
The meaning of the unisex name Fred is VARIANT OF FREDERICK PEACEFUL RULER..
Details on FRED:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Variant of frederick peaceful ruler
- Popularity for Boy:
- 3,674th in the USA (top 15%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 19,772nd in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
99 births
FRED as a BOY in 2024
6 births
FRED as a GIRL in 1989
The meaning(s) of FRED:
The name Fred is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Fred is: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome.
The name Fred is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Fred is: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome.
The name Fred is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Fred is: Peaceful ruler.
The name Fred is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Fred is: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler.
USA SSA birth(s) for FRED:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name FRED
FRED as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 99 births |
| 2023 | 98 births |
| 2022 | 83 births |
| 2021 | 98 births |
| 2020 | 83 births |
| 2019 | 98 births |
| 2018 | 99 births |
| 2017 | 104 births |
| 2016 | 107 births |
| 2015 | 100 births |
| 2014 | 111 births |
| 2013 | 101 births |
| 2012 | 104 births |
| 2011 | 105 births |
| 2010 | 106 births |
| 2009 | 121 births |
FRED as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1984 | 14 births |
| 1982 | 6 births |
| 1981 | 8 births |
| 1980 | 7 births |
| 1979 | 5 births |
| 1978 | 5 births |
| 1977 | 9 births |
| 1976 | 5 births |
| 1975 | 5 births |
| 1974 | 6 births |
| 1973 | 13 births |
| 1972 | 6 births |
| 1971 | 13 births |
| 1970 | 7 births |
| 1969 | 16 births |
About the name FRED
Fred, a name steeped in warmth and history, is of Old German origin, derived from the elements "frid," meaning peace, and "wald," meaning ruler. Together, they paint a portrait of a "peaceful ruler," a gentle leader whose strength lies in harmony. This charming name has traveled far and wide, finding a cozy home in cultures across the globe. In England, it has been a beloved choice since the Middle Ages, while in the United States, it gained popularity in the 20th century, often associated with beloved figures like Fred Astaire and Fred Rogers, who embodied kindness and creativity. The name Fred resonates in countries such as Germany, where its roots lie, and in the Netherlands, where it also enjoys a thriving presence. With its simple elegance and rich connotations of peace and leadership, Fred stands as a timeless choice for a child destined to bring joy and stability to those around them.
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