Fredericka
Alternative form of Frederica (female given name)
Every Fredericka since 1881 — 1,957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fredericka
Fredericka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 1,957 American babies have been named Fredericka. Its peak came in 1947, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fredericka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fredericka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,211 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,382 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,731 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,691 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,043 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,514 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,755 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,952 |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,536 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,613 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,931 |
| 1955 | 24 | #2,239 |
| 1950 | 21 | #2,145 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,528 |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,228 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,137 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,896 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,838 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,791 |
| 1915 | 15 | #2,080 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,560 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,054 |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,190 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,235 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,037 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fredericka mean?
Alternative form of Frederica (female given name)
How popular is the name Fredericka in 2025?
Fredericka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fredericka?
1,957 babies have been named Fredericka in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fredericka most popular?
Fredericka peaked in 1947, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Fredericka a boy or girl name?
Fredericka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fredericka rising or falling?
Fredericka has been roughly stable over the past decade.