Fred is a distinctive choice, ranked #567 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Fred in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#567
About the Name Fred
Fred is holding steady in the rankings at #567. It reached its peak of #477 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Fred is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Fred
Unlikely. With around 67 UK babies named Fred per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fred in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Fred has held a stable position around #567 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #477 in 2008 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Fred is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Fred include: Fred Haise — Fred Wallace Haise Jr.; Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu — Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu also known as Chairman Nyanzi is a Ugandan politician, activist, businessman and a leader of the informal sector in the National Unity....
Fred does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Freds in the wild.
67
UK babies named Fred (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Fred
Likely around 1 other Fred in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Fred
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
John Fred Gourrier, best known as simply John Fred, was an American musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was best known for the 1968 number-one single "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)".
Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu also known as Chairman Nyanzi is a Ugandan politician, activist, businessman and a leader of the informal sector in the National Unity Platform.
Frederick James Given was a New Zealand international rugby union player. Born in Oamaru, Given was a sizeable forward who was a considerable asset in line–outs and played his rugby in Dunedin for Alhambra.