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Federico

♂ Boy

Pronounced feh-theh-REE-koh /fe.ðe.ˈɾi.ko/Medium

Meaning: Peaceful rulerMedium

In 30 seconds: Federico is the Spanish and Italian form of Frederick, a name meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningPeaceful ruler
U.S. rank (2025)#2043 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births73 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,970

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197618892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

It descends from the Germanic name behind Frederick, combining elements that yield the sense of a ruler who brings peace. Spanish and Italian speakers reshaped it into Federico, and it spread widely through both the Spanish-speaking world and Italy. The related variations Frederic and Frederik show how the same name settled differently across European languages.

The rolling four syllables give it a warm, musical sound, and English speakers often shorten it to Fred or Freddy. Bearers like footballer Federico Fernández (born 1989) show how comfortably it sits in contemporary sport and culture.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Federico is 'peaceful ruler', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Federico — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

FredericBedřichFrederikFredFreddy

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Federico Marchetti (1983–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Federico Fernández (1989–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Federico…

Frederic— A listed variation and the French-leaning form of the same 'peaceful ruler' name.
Fred— The short form Federico shares with all the Frederick variants.
Freddy— A friendly nickname carried across the whole Frederick family, including Federico.
Domenico— another Italian name
Francesco— shares the -co ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Federico mean?

Federico is usually explained as meaning 'peaceful ruler' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Federico?

It's commonly said feh-theh-REE-koh /fe.ðe.ˈɾi.ko/.

Is Federico a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Federico is used as a boy name.

How popular is Federico?

In 2024, Federico ranked #1777 in the U.S. for boys, with 92 births recorded.

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