Fredi
Every Fredi since 1939 — 985 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Fredi
- Fredi Bobic Soccer player · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).