Fred is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #650 in 1996 with 257 recorded births. This places Fred in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 257 births ranking #650. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 7,371 boys born was named Fred. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.