Name Profile
Fred
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Fred
Fred appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 345,224 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationFred
Syllables1
Nicknames for Fred
Fred is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Fred is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Fred for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Fred had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Fred James
- Fred Alexander
- Fred Reid
More Names Like Fred
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fred mean?
Fred means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Fred a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Fred is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Fred pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Fred.