Is Federico a boy's or girl's name?

Federico is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Federico most popular?

Federico reached its peak popularity in 1976 with 148 births that year. It is currently ranked #1777 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Federico?

Federico is currently ranked #1777 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 8,897 babies since 1889.

Federico

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#1777▲ 292in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Italian.

Federico is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, from the Old High German Fridurih meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'powerful peace,' from fridu (peace) and rih (ruler). Federico García Lorca, the brilliant Spanish poet and playwright, is the name's most celebrated cultural bearer.

Over 8,900 U.S. births are recorded. Federico carries the full weight of Italian and Spanish cultural heritage — a name for parents who want something with gravitas and romance.

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Popularity Over Time

Federico was #1232 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1777, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Federico
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	364	#2060	▼
2010s	700	#2045	▼
2000s	1,159	#1328	—
1990s	1,191	#1031	▲
1980s	1,176	#843	▲
1970s	1,121	#782	▲
1960s	762	#861	▲
1950s	742	#851	▲
1940s	500	#964	▲
1930s	454	#968	—
1920s	473	#1030	▲
1910s	188	#1407	▲
1900s	42	#1115	▲
1890s	18	#1021	▲
1880s	7	#831	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Federico
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	92	#1777	+20 (27.8%)
2023	72	#2069	+1 (1.4%)
2022	71	#2102	+7 (10.9%)
2021	64	#2202	-1 (-1.5%)
2020	65	#2148	-5 (-7.1%)
2019	70	#2066	+11 (18.6%)
2018	59	#2290	+8 (15.7%)
2017	51	#2502	-15 (-22.7%)
2016	66	#2119	+4 (6.5%)
2015	62	#2198	-20 (-24.4%)
2014	82	#1819	+15 (22.4%)
2013	67	#2028	-21 (-23.9%)
2012	88	#1716	+15 (20.5%)
2011	73	#1911	-9 (-11.0%)
2010	82	#1799	+2 (2.5%)
2009	80	#1844	-25 (-23.8%)
2008	105	#1537	-42 (-28.6%)
2007	147	#1200	+44 (42.7%)
2006	103	#1480	-19 (-15.6%)
2005	122	#1273	-1 (-0.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Federico as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Federico has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1940.

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Total births

1940

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Frequently Asked

Can Federico be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Federico is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1777. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Federico has two lives

Federico, the baby name

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Federico, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1889–2024) · Methodology