UK girl's name
Frederica
A feminine name of German origin meaning "peaceful ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Frederica is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Frederica popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 11 births.
This profile covers 149 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 148 living people in the UK are called Frederica. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Frederica ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 11 girls were registered as Frederica.
- • About 148 living people in the UK are estimated to have Frederica as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
11 births
Estimated living
148
2026
Meaning
What does Frederica mean?
The feminine given name Frederica has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the root words "frid" meaning peace and "ric" meaning power or ruler. It is a feminine form of the male name Frederick, which was originally a compound of these two words, signifying a powerful and peaceful ruler.
The name first gained prominence in medieval Europe, particularly in regions with Germanic cultural influences. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frederica can be found in the 12th century, when it was borne by Frederica of Saxony, a German noblewoman and daughter of Duke Bernard III of Saxony.
In the 13th century, Frederica of Baden, a German countess and regent, played a significant role in the history of the Margraviate of Baden. She governed the territory during the minority of her son, demonstrating the power and influence associated with this name.
During the Renaissance period, the name Frederica gained popularity among the aristocracy and royalty across Europe. A notable figure was Frederica of Prussia (1703-1798), a Prussian princess and the eldest daughter of King Frederick William I of Prussia. She was known for her literary and intellectual pursuits.
In the 18th century, Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1709-1758), sister of Frederick the Great, was a prominent figure in German history. She was an influential patron of the arts and sciences and played a crucial role in the cultural life of Prussia.
Another famous bearer of the name was Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1778-1841), a German princess who married Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. She was known for her charitable work and her involvement in the establishment of various educational institutions.
Throughout history, the name Frederica has been associated with strength, power, and a sense of peace and harmony, reflecting its Germanic roots and the qualities ascribed to its bearers. While its prevalence may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name has left an indelible mark on the pages of history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Frederica over time
The chart below shows babies named Frederica registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Frederica, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Frederica by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Frederica was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4006 | 29 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3716 | 55 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2968 | 34 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2156 | 31 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Frederica
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Frederica: questions and answers
How popular is the name Frederica in the UK right now?
In 2024, Frederica was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Frederica most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 11 babies registered as Frederica in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Frederica?
A feminine name of German origin meaning "peaceful ruler".
How many people are called Frederica in the UK?
A total of 149 babies have been registered as Frederica across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.