Freddie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1737 in 2018 with 89 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 201 births ranking #748. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 20,399 boys born was named Freddie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Freddie is the warm, familiar short form of Frederick and carries the same meaning, "peaceful ruler". It has become a full modern favourite in Britain thanks to its friendly vintage charm.
The name spent many years mainly as a nickname before returning strongly as a given name in its own right. Its appeal lies in sounding playful on a child but still workable for an adult.