Frederick, often shortened to Fred, is a classic English given name of Germanic origin. It's derived from the elements "frēo" meaning peaceful and "beard" signifying strength. The name was popular among royalty in medieval England, with several kings named Frederick. However, it has since become more commonly used as a friendly and approachable given name for boys.
"Frederick was a popular name among parents from 1904 to 1953, with the highest number of births occurring in 1928 (23). The total number of children named Frederick during this period is 328."