Total births
73
Girls' name · since 1947
Frederika
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 73 babies named Frederika, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 73
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Frederika sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 73 recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Frederika recorded 73 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1976.
- 73 total births
- 1947–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
73 girls have been named Frederika since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 73
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Frederika was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
8 babies were named Frederika in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Frederika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Frederika splits its recorded history at 1962: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Frederika at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Frederika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1976
- Peak year (1964)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Frederika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Frederika's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Frederika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
17 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 27 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Frederika? ▼
73 babies have been named Frederika since 1947. It was last recorded in 1976. The peak year was 1964 with 8 births.
When was Frederika most popular? ▼
Frederika was most popular in the 1960s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
How long has the name Frederika been used? ▼
Frederika has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 30 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Frederika? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Freda, Freya, Freida, Freddie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Frederika's data
- Frederika's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1970s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Frederika
Nearby Names Like Frederika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Frederika
Freda Girl
#5964 42,527 births
Freya Girl
#160 19,821 births
Freida Girl
#7264 10,794 births
Freddie Girl
#7258 10,328 births
Freyja Girl
#768 3,858 births
Compare Frederika side by side: Frederika vs Freda Frederika vs Freya Frederika vs Freida
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1947–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Frederika: Baby Name Since 1947 - 73 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/frederika. 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 Frederika 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 July 2026.