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

Freddie is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10,313 recorded births.

When was Freddie most popular?

Freddie reached its peak popularity in 1947 with 1,724 births that year. It is currently ranked #1956 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Freddie?

Freddie is currently ranked #1956 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 73,194 babies since 1880.

Freddie

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

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#1956▲ 49in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given name Frederick.

Freddie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a diminutive of Frederick, from the Old High German Friedereich, meaning 'peaceful ruler,' combining fridu (peace) and ríchi (ruler, power).

Freddie Mercury, the electrifying lead singer of Queen, gave the name an outsized cultural legacy — making it synonymous with extraordinary talent and magnetic stage presence. As a standalone name it carries a joyful, informal energy that is hard to resist.

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Popularity Over Time

Freddie was #1193 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1956, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Freddie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	385	#1980	▼
2010s	947	#1667	▼
2000s	1,453	#1131	▼
1990s	2,311	#709	▼
1980s	3,842	#443	▼
1970s	5,428	#332	▼
1960s	9,016	#255	▼
1950s	14,405	#186	—
1940s	15,376	#145	▲
1930s	10,456	#150	▲
1920s	6,241	#219	▲
1910s	2,524	#279	▲
1900s	533	#283	▲
1890s	194	#483	▲
1880s	83	#678	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Freddie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	80	#1956	+4 (5.3%)
2023	76	#2005	0
2022	76	#2007	+11 (16.9%)
2021	65	#2180	-23 (-26.1%)
2020	88	#1752	-14 (-13.7%)
2019	102	#1614	+13 (14.6%)
2018	89	#1737	+12 (15.6%)
2017	77	#1885	-7 (-8.3%)
2016	84	#1802	0
2015	84	#1794	+3 (3.7%)
2014	81	#1831	-36 (-30.8%)
2013	117	#1420	+7 (6.4%)
2012	110	#1468	+12 (12.2%)
2011	98	#1581	-7 (-6.7%)
2010	105	#1538	-28 (-21.1%)
2009	133	#1309	-8 (-5.7%)
2008	141	#1235	+25 (21.6%)
2007	116	#1405	-24 (-17.1%)
2006	140	#1198	+3 (2.2%)
2005	137	#1163	+8 (6.2%)

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

Freddie as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Freddie has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 10,313 births since 1880.

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Current rank

10,313

Total births

1942

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Freddie be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Freddie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1956. As a girl's name, it ranks #7337.

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Freddie, the baby name

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Freddie, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology