Boy · #6,125 in 2026

Fredrik

Name: Popularity of the name Fredrik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fredrik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,125

Peak Rank

#2,044 (2020)

Total Babies

537

5-Yr Trend

-20%

1924

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#2044

Peak Rank

537

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fredrik

Fredrik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 28 Fredriks were born — ranking #3,732 that year. As of 2026, Fredrik ranks #6,125 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 537 Fredriks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Fredrik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fredrik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fredrik

What does the name Fredrik mean?

Fredrik is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fredrik in 2026?

In 2026, Fredrik ranks #6,125 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Fredrik most popular?

Fredrik reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,044 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Fredrik most popular?

Fredrik has historically been most popular in Minnesota, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Fredrik.

Is Fredrik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fredrik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fredrik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fredrik include Meldon, Edan, Blayze. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fredrik

Fredrik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 537 births in the dataset. Fredrik's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,044. Use the chart and map above to compare Fredrik's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.