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Fred

Fred is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#1,511

How popular is Fred?

Fred has been given to 345,224 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 20,370 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,2846,568188019502020
Babies named Fred per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
345,224 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Fred

Is Fred a boy's or a girl's name?

Fred is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Fred?

Fred has been given to 345,224 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.