Total births
525
Boys' name · since 1924
Fredrik
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 525 babies named Fredrik, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5705
- among boys today
- 525
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
525 babies have been named Fredrik since 1924, making it today's #5705 boys' name.
Fredrik has 525 recorded births among boys since 1924, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5705 as of the latest data, more common than 60% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #5705 among boys today
- 525 born since 1924
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Fredrik is currently the #5705 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 525 born since 1924, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5705
- among boys today
- 525
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Fredrik vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5705
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Fredrik was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
28 babies were named Fredrik in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Fredrik compares
525 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Fredrik's all-time total is 43% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fredrik | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 525 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fredrik's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fredrik's full recorded timeline at 1990, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1924, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2020 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fredrik at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#5,705
Active since
1924
Fredrik popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Fredrik by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Fredrik's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Fredrik births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s
1950s
51 births
- 1960s
1960s
64 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
125 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 125 births (24% of all-time use).
How Fredrik 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 Fredrik's total volume
Fredrik vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fredrik by state
Where Fredrik concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 17 | 3.2% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.9% |
Minnesota share of Fredrik's total US births 3.2%
Even split
17 of 525 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fredrik? ▼
525 babies have been named Fredrik since 1924. It currently ranks #5705 among boys. The peak year was 2020 with 28 births.
When was Fredrik most popular? ▼
Fredrik was most popular in the 2010s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Fredrik most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fredrik are Minnesota (17 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Fredrik been used? ▼
Records for Fredrik go back to 1924, giving 102 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Fredrik? ▼
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 Fredrik's data
- Fredrik's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (125 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Fredriks (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Fredrik
Nearby Names Like Fredrik
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fredrik
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Freddie Boy
#1957 73,315 births
Fredrick Boy
#1631 64,527 births
Freddy Boy
#1333 26,796 births
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Related Names
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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, 1924–2025 (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. "Fredrik: #5705 Boys' Name - 525 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fredrik. 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 Fredrik 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.