UK girl's name
Frederika
A feminine form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Frederika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Frederika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2004 to 2017. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Frederika. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Frederika ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Frederika.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Frederika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Frederika mean?
The name Frederika has its origins in the Germanic language, specifically from the Old High German name "Friderich," which means "peaceful ruler" or "prosperous ruler." This name was derived from the Germanic words "fridu" (peace) and "rihhi" (ruler or powerful). The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe.
The name Frederika is a feminine form of the masculine name Frederick, which was widely used among German and Scandinavian royalty and nobility. It is believed that the name first appeared in written records around the 8th century AD, though its use as a personal name can be traced back to the 6th century.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Frederika can be found in the "Vita Karoli Magni" (Life of Charlemagne), written by the Frankish scholar Einhard in the 9th century. In this text, Einhard mentions a woman named Frederika who was a courtier in the court of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Frederika. One of the most famous was Frederika of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1778-1841), who became the Queen of Hanover and the Queen of Prussia through her marriage to Prince Frederick William III of Prussia. Another notable Frederika was Frederika of Baden (1781-1826), who was the Queen of Sweden and Norway as the wife of King Gustav IV Adolf.
In the realm of literature, Frederika Bremer (1801-1865) was a Swedish writer and feminist who was renowned for her novels and her advocacy for women's rights. Frederika von Riedesel (1746-1808) was a German writer and memoirist who chronicled her experiences during the American Revolutionary War, providing valuable insights into the conflict.
Another notable figure was Frederika of Prussia (1796-1850), who was the Duchess of Anhalt-Dessau and a talented artist. She is particularly known for her portrait paintings and her contributions to the cultural life of the Anhalt region.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Frederika, a name with a rich Germanic heritage and a strong historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Frederika over time
The chart below shows babies named Frederika registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Frederika, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Frederika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Frederika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4698 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Frederika
- 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
Frederika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Frederika in the UK right now?
In 2017, Frederika was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Frederika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Frederika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Frederika?
A feminine form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning "peaceful ruler".
How many people are called Frederika in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Frederika across the 3 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.