How old is someone named Frederic?
The average Frederic is 56 years old.
Half of all living Frederics are between 42 and 74.
When was Frederic popular?
Parents have been choosing Frederic less often since its peak in 1947; 42 babies got the name in 2025.
Popular names of 1947 · The most popular names of the 1940s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 204 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,522 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,720 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,742 | 230 |
| 1940s | 2,456 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 2,173 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,346 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 926 | 830 |
| 1980s | 576 | 540 |
| 1990s | 452 | 440 |
| 2000s | 341 | 340 |
| 2010s | 352 | 350 |
| 2020s | 237 | 240 |
How many Frederics are still alive?
About 6,500 Frederics are alive in the US today. That's 45% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Frederic since 1880.
Roughly half of all Frederics ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Frederic?
About two in five living Frederics are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Frederic an old name?
Yes. Frederic is older than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Frederic a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Frederics are men.
Names the same age as Frederic
NAME TWIN
Frederic's name twin is George. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, George's age curve is the closest match to Frederic's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Frederick (56)
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Questions about the name Frederic
How old is the average Frederic?
The average Frederic in the US is 56 years old. The median is 61, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Frederic?
About 6,500 Frederics are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Frederic most popular?
In 1947, when about 300 baby boys were named Frederic.
Is Frederic a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 39% of living Frederics, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this