Boy
Fred
peaceful ruler
About Fred
Fred carries a distinctly vintage charm that has weathered decades without losing its appeal. This name projects an image of dependability and straightforward authenticity, avoiding pretension while maintaining dignity. Parents who select Fred often appreciate its unpretentious character and the way it sounds both friendly and professional across various contexts. The name has enjoyed periods of popularity throughout the twentieth century and continues to resonate with families seeking something classic yet refreshingly unconventional in contemporary naming trends. Fred works equally well in childhood and adulthood, transitioning seamlessly from playground to boardroom. Its brevity makes it memorable and easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures, while its solid consonants give it a grounded, substantial quality that many parents find reassuring.
Popularity of the Name Fred
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #15 |
| 1881 | #15 |
| 1882 | #15 |
| 1883 | #15 |
| 1884 | #15 |
| 1885 | #14 |
| 1886 | #15 |
| 1887 | #15 |
| 1888 | #15 |
| 1889 | #15 |
| 1890 | #15 |
| 1891 | #15 |
| 1892 | #15 |
| 1893 | #15 |
| 1894 | #15 |
| 1895 | #15 |
| 1896 | #16 |
| 1897 | #16 |
| 1898 | #15 |
| 1899 | #16 |
| 1900 | #17 |
| 1901 | #18 |
| 1902 | #18 |
| 1903 | #18 |
| 1904 | #18 |
| 1905 | #18 |
| 1906 | #20 |
| 1907 | #19 |
| 1908 | #20 |
| 1909 | #22 |
| 1910 | #22 |
| 1911 | #22 |
| 1912 | #26 |
| 1913 | #27 |
| 1914 | #28 |
| 1915 | #26 |
| 1916 | #29 |
| 1917 | #29 |
| 1918 | #33 |
| 1919 | #30 |
| 1920 | #33 |
| 1921 | #33 |
| 1922 | #33 |
| 1923 | #33 |
| 1924 | #32 |
| 1925 | #33 |
| 1926 | #31 |
| 1927 | #35 |
| 1928 | #36 |
| 1929 | #34 |
| 1930 | #32 |
| 1931 | #33 |
| 1932 | #33 |
| 1933 | #34 |
| 1934 | #33 |
| 1935 | #34 |
| 1936 | #36 |
| 1937 | #35 |
| 1938 | #38 |
| 1939 | #40 |
| 1940 | #40 |
| 1941 | #43 |
| 1942 | #46 |
| 1943 | #45 |
| 1944 | #47 |
| 1945 | #51 |
| 1946 | #51 |
| 1947 | #56 |
| 1948 | #66 |
| 1949 | #72 |
| 1950 | #84 |
| 1951 | #87 |
| 1952 | #90 |
| 1953 | #92 |
| 1954 | #93 |
| 1955 | #97 |
| 1956 | #102 |
| 1957 | #103 |
| 1958 | #115 |
| 1959 | #112 |
| 1960 | #117 |
| 1961 | #124 |
| 1962 | #126 |
| 1963 | #134 |
| 1964 | #133 |
| 1965 | #141 |
| 1966 | #151 |
| 1967 | #160 |
| 1968 | #172 |
| 1969 | #176 |
| 1970 | #183 |
| 1971 | #194 |
| 1972 | #215 |
| 1973 | #215 |
| 1974 | #232 |
| 1975 | #248 |
| 1976 | #248 |
| 1977 | #265 |
| 1978 | #278 |
| 1979 | #315 |
| 1980 | #324 |
| 1981 | #329 |
| 1982 | #340 |
| 1983 | #338 |
| 1984 | #385 |
| 1985 | #385 |
| 1986 | #408 |
| 1987 | #455 |
| 1988 | #457 |
| 1989 | #462 |
| 1990 | #497 |
| 1991 | #521 |
| 1992 | #571 |
| 1993 | #579 |
| 1994 | #650 |
| 1995 | #672 |
| 1996 | #649 |
| 1997 | #715 |
| 1998 | #742 |
| 1999 | #779 |
| 2000 | #963 |
| 2001 | #874 |
| 2002 | #874 |
Variations of Name Fred
Names Similar to Fred
Nicknames for Fred
- Freddy
- F
- Fre
- Freddo
Famous People Named Fred
| Fred Astaire | American dancer and actor |
| Fred Rogers | American television host and creator of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" |
| Fred Durst | Lead vocalist of the band Limp Bizkit |
| Fred Savage | American actor and director |
| Fred Gwynne | American actor known for his role in "The Munsters" |
| Fred Armisen | American actor, comedian, and musician |
| Fred Williamson | Former American football player turned actor |
| Fred Couples | American professional golfer |
| Fred Hoiberg | Former American basketball player and coach |
| Fred McGriff | Former American baseball player |
| Fred Willard | American actor and comedian |
| Fred Dean | Former American football player |
| Fred Biletnikoff | Former American football player |
| Fred Jackson | Former American football player |
| Fred Lynn | Former American baseball player |
| Fred Funk | American professional golfer |
| Fred Taylor | Former American football player |
| Fred Brown | Former American basketball player |
| Fred Stolle | Australian former tennis player |
Characters Named Fred
| Fred Flintstone | From "The Flintstones" animated TV show |
| Fred Andrews | From the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Fred Jones | From the "Scooby-Doo" franchise |
| Fred Weasley | From the "Harry Potter" book and film series |
| Fred Figglehorn | YouTube character created by Lucas Cruikshank |
| Fred G. Sanford | From the TV series "Sanford and Son" |
| Fredrick "Fred" Brooks | From the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" |
| Fred Mertz | From the TV series "I Love Lucy" |
| Fred Flintstone Jr. | Son of Fred Flintstone in "The Flintstones" |
| Fred Abberline | From the graphic novel "From Hell" and movie adaptation |
| Fred the Fish | From the TV show "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Fred Haise | Astronaut character in the movie "Apollo 13" |
| Fred Burkle | From the TV series "Angel" |
| Fredo "Fred" Corleone | From the movie "The Godfather" |
| Fred Jones Sr. | Father of Fred Jones in "Scooby-Doo" |
| Fred Stickley | From the movie "Drop Dead Fred" |
| Fred Claus | From the movie "Fred Claus" |
| Fred Z. Randall | From the movie "RocketMan" |
| Fred Benson | From the movie "Summer Magic" |