Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Frederick
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1951
Peak births
4,984
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Frederick
How many people are named Frederick?
An estimated 121,404 living Americans are named Frederick.
How rare is Frederick?
Frederick is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 728 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 85.4% from its 1951 peak.
How old is the typical Frederick?
The median age of a living American named Frederick is approximately 59 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 71 years old.
Is Frederick still popular?
Yes. Frederick is holding steady, with 728 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Frederick most common?
Frederick has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 3.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19512025
Peak year
1951
Decline from peak
85.4%
2025
728
All-time
266,060