Total births
899
Unisex name · since 1976
Fredi
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 899 babies named Fredi, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12724
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Fredi is the #12724 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 899 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Fredi recorded 899 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #12724 nationally today, ahead of 11% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2024.
- #12724 among boys today
- 899 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Fredi is currently the #12724 unisex name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 899 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12724
- among boys today
- 899
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Fredi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12724
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Fredi was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
44 babies were named Fredi in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Fredi compares
899 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Fredi's all-time total is 145% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fredi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 899 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fredi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Fredi's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Fredi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#12,724
Active since
1976
Fredi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2024
- Peak year (1994)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Fredi popularity over time - girls
86 total births recorded since 1939 (Fredi as girls' name)
Fredi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Fredi's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Fredi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 89
1980s
89 births
- 1990s
1990s
307 births
- 2000s
2000s
323 births
- 2010s 124
2010s
124 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 323 births (36% of all-time use).
How Fredi 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 Fredi's total volume
Fredi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fredi by state
Where Fredi concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 229 | 25.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 37 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Fredi's total US births 25.5%
Even split
229 of 899 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fredi? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 899 babies named Fredi. Today it holds rank #12724 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 44 births.
When was Fredi most popular? ▼
Fredi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Fredi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fredi are California (229 births), Texas (37 births), Georgia (11 births).
Is Fredi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Fredi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 899 births, and as a girl's name it has 86 births.
How long has the name Fredi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Fredi since 1976 -- 49 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Fredi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fred, Frederick, Freddie, Fredrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fredi's data
- Fredi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Fredis (229 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Fredi
Nearby Names Like Fredi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fredi
Fred Boy
#1685 343,655 births
Frederick Boy
#422 266,060 births
Freddie Boy
#1957 73,315 births
Fredrick Boy
#1631 64,527 births
Freddy Boy
#1333 26,796 births
Compare Fredi side by side: Fredi vs Fred Fredi vs Frederick Fredi vs Freddie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fredi
Brannigan #12723
21 births · Peak 2004
Ji #12725
163 births · Peak 1999
Tavarius #12722
711 births · Peak 2006
Niklas #12726
1,711 births · Peak 2000
Sargon #12721
74 births · Peak 1985
Tyreece #12727
683 births · Peak 1999
Quintez #12720
664 births · Peak 1991
Zacharie #12728
1,150 births · Peak 1994
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, 1976–2024 (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. "Fredi: #12724 Unisex Name - 899 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fredi. 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 Fredi 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.