Fred is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #487 in 2005 with 57 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 74 births ranking #477. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 119.2%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 5,429 boys born was named Fred. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.