Will my child share the name Frederico with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Frederico per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Frederico in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Frederico becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Frederico is rising: up 894 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,609 in 2022.

Is Frederico a good choice for a distinctive name?

Frederico 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.

Is Frederico a popular baby name in the United States?

Frederico does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Frederico

Q: Who are some famous people named Frederico?

Notable people named Frederico include: Frederico Ferreira Silva — Frederico Ferreira "Kiko" Silva is a Portuguese tennis player who currently competes mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour.; Frederico Duarte — Frederico Fonseca Pires de Almeida Duarte is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Polish club Wisła Kraków.; Frederico Venâncio — Frederico André Ferrão Venâncio is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.

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Frederico is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Frederico in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Frederico

Frederico is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1245 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1609 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Frederico is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Frederico in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Frederico

Frederico Ferreira Silva — Frederico Ferreira "Kiko" Silva is a Portuguese tennis player who currently competes mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Frederico Duarte — Frederico Fonseca Pires de Almeida Duarte is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Polish club Wisła Kraków.
Frederico Venâncio — Frederico André Ferrão Venâncio is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.

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