Freddie is of English origin, derived from the Germanic name Frederick, which means "peaceful ruler." It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like England and Australia. Freddie is often associated with individuals known for their creative talents, such as musician Freddie Mercury of the band Queen, who was born Farrokh Bulsara but adopted his stage name from this very name.
The name Fredie peaked in popularity between the years 1915 and 1932, with a notable high of 32 births in 1924. After this period, its popularity declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1933 onwards. Between 1980 and 2006, there were only five years with more than five births each. Overall, Fredie was given to 1189 children between 1900 and 2006.