How Common is the First Name Fred?
We estimate that there are 95,391 people named Fred who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Fred is the 260th most common for men, and the 569th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Fred?
The average person named Fred is 66.34 years old.
Is Fred a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
80 people named Fred were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,932nd most popular name for boys, and the 4,107th most popular overall.
The popularity of Fred peaked in 1885, when it was the 14th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Fred a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Fred is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Fred are male.
Facts About the Name Fred
Popularity of Fred in England
In 2020, Fred was the 582nd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.