Boys name · California

Fred in California

In SSA data for California, 18,846 babies are named Fred across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1889 most popular boys name, with 8 born.

18,846 all-time#1889 in 2025Most births 19471910–2025

Popularity over time

Fred in California, year by year

Babies named Fred in California by year, 1910–2025. Peak: 518 in 1947.
Selected years of Fred births in California
YearBabiesState rank
191036#24
1926276#27
1943446#35
1959349#101
197697#241
199245#558
200912#1466
20258#1889

Its busiest year in California was 1947, with 518 Fred births. Fred's highest rank in California was #17, set in 1914.

Its rank among boys names in California ran from #17 in 1914 to #2247 in 2020, starting at #24 in 1910 and ending at #1889 in 2025.

Nationally, Fred's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #6 in 1924. See Fred in every state →

How popular is Fred in California?

In SSA data for California, 18,846 babies are named Fred across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1889 most popular boys name, with 8 born.

How many babies are named Fred in California?

California recorded 8 births of babies named Fred in 2025.

What is the rank of Fred in California?

Fred ranked #1889 among boys names in California in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.