Fredi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Fredi

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1994

44 babies

All-time total

985

#5,508 all-time among boys

First recorded

1939

in Social Security records

Fredi popularity over time

985 babies have been named Fredi since 1939, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	5	–	5	1	–	–
1940s	47	–	47	5	+840%	–
1950s	34	–	34	3	-28%	–
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	16	16	2	–	#5,308
1980s	–	89	89	9	+456%	#3,765
1990s	–	307	307	31	+245%	#1,905
2000s	–	323	323	32	+5%	#2,727
2010s	–	124	124	12	-62%	#4,570
2020s (to 2025)	–	40	40	7	-46%	#6,753

The story of Fredi

Fredi 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 1939, 985 American babies have been named Fredi, about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 44 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Fredi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Fredi?

The median living Fredi is about 25 years old; half are between 18 and 32. An estimated 900 people named Fredi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Fredi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	5	#12,926
2023	–	–	12	#7,041
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	11	#7,260
2020	–	–	12	#6,753
2019	–	–	13	#6,537
2018	–	–	9	#8,378
2017	–	–	7	#10,049
2016	–	–	8	#9,117
2015	–	–	7	#9,892
2014	–	–	14	#6,095
2013	–	–	9	#8,330
2012	–	–	19	#4,916
2011	–	–	17	#5,279
2010	–	–	21	#4,570
2009	–	–	31	#3,506
2008	–	–	39	#3,022
2007	–	–	30	#3,536
2006	–	–	35	#3,105
2005	–	–	40	#2,727
2004	–	–	25	#3,671
2003	–	–	29	#3,219
2002	–	–	29	#3,131
2001	–	–	34	#2,759
2000	–	–	31	#2,880
1995	–	–	27	#2,708
1990	–	–	16	#3,665
1985	–	–	9	#4,442
1980	–	–	8	#4,644
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	8	#4,074	–	–
1945	9	#3,215	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
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1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
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Famous people named Fredi

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Fredi Bobic German footballer b. 1971 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Fredi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Fredi?

The median living Fredi is about 25 years old. Half of all living Fredis are between 18 and 32 years old.

How many people named Fredi are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Fredi are alive in the United States, based on 985 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Fredi mean?

Spelling variant of Freddy.

How popular is the name Fredi in 2025?

Fredi 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 Fredi?

985 babies have been named Fredi in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Fredi most popular?

Fredi peaked in 1994, when 44 newborns received the name.

Is Fredi a boy or girl name?

Fredi is used for both: about 9% of babies named Fredi have been girls and 91% boys.

Is the name Fredi rising or falling?

Fredi is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Fredi?

Well-known people named Fredi include Fredi Bobic (soccer player).

Names like Fredi

Names that sound and feel close to Fredi: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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