Total births
8,971
Boys' name · since 1889
Federico
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 8,971 babies named Federico, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1779
- among boys today
- 8,971
- born since 1889
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
8,971 babies have been named Federico since 1889, making it today's #1779 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Federico has been recorded 8,971 times among boys since 1889, currently ranked #1779 nationally and more common than 88% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #1779 among boys today
- 8,971 born since 1889
- 1990s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Federico is currently the #1779 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 8,971 born since 1889, peaking in the 1990s.
- #1779
- among boys today
- 8,971
- born since 1889
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Federico vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1779
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Federico was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
148 babies were named Federico in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Federico compares
8,971 Top 9% higher than 91% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Federico's all-time total is 24x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Federico | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 8,971 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 148 | 23 | 22,252 |
Federico's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Federico splits its recorded history at 1963: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1895 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 148 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Federico at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#1,779
Active since
1889
Federico popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 148
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Federico popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1940 (Federico as girls' name)
Federico by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Federico's strongest decade.
1,191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Federico births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 42
1900s
42 births
- 1910s 188
1910s
188 births
- 1920s 473
1920s
473 births
- 1930s 454
1930s
454 births
- 1940s
1940s
500 births
- 1950s
1950s
743 births
- 1960s
1960s
761 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,121 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,176 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,191 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,160 births
- 2010s
2010s
700 births
- 2020s 437
2020s
437 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,191 births (13% of all-time use).
How Federico compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Federico's total volume
Federico vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Federico by state
Where Federico concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 3,301 | 36.8% |
| #2 | California | | 2,047 | 22.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 478 | 5.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 404 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 203 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 139 | 1.5% |
| #7 | New Mexico | | 110 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 23 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Federico's total US births 36.8%
Even split
3,301 of 8,971 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Federico appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Federico? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 8,971 babies named Federico. Today it holds rank #1779 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 148 births.
When was Federico most popular? ▼
Federico was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,191 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Federico most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Federico are Texas (3,301 births), California (2,047 births), Florida (478 births).
How long has the name Federico been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Federico since 1889 -- 137 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Federico? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fedor, Federick, Fed, Fedrick, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Federico's data
- Federico's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (1,191 total births) through the 2020s (437) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Federicos (3,301 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Federico
Nearby Names Like Federico
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Federico
Fedor Boy
#13236 155 births
Federick Boy
#12598 80 births
Fed Boy
72 births
Fedrick Boy
72 births
Fedele Boy
21 births
Compare Federico side by side: Federico vs Fedor Federico vs Federick Federico vs Fed
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Federico
Mikel #1778
11,559 births · Peak 2004
Antony #1780
10,701 births · Peak 2007
Harper #1777
6,769 births · Peak 2012
Reynaldo #1781
20,552 births · Peak 1991
Don #1776
167,632 births · Peak 1946
Garrison #1782
8,509 births · Peak 1999
Savior #1775
753 births · Peak 2024
Levon #1783
5,738 births · Peak 2018
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Federico: #1779 Boys' Name - 8,971 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/federico. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Federico draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.