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The name Fred peaked for girls at #597 in 1881. Fred is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Fred is a boy's name meaning "peaceful ruler or wise counselor".

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Where have all the Freds gone? We haven't seen many since the days of Flintstone and Munster. But it could be time for a comeback--if you think more of the sophistication of Fred Astaire, and of other nice guy names like Jack and Charlie and Sam.
 Fred dropped off the popularity list in 2002, after being a double-digit favorite until 1955. Fred Weasley is a Harry Potter character, and there have been TV character Freds on Mad Men and Hot in Cleveland.

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The name Fred is currently ranked #879 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #14 in 1885. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in FRED, FRED, and FRED. Fred is occasionally used for girls in 1989.

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