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Federico
BoyItalian, Spanish· “form of Frederick, peaceful ruler”
- Meaning
- form of Frederick, peaceful ruler
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- feh-deh-REE-koh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,043
- US babies 2025
- 73
- Best rank
- #680 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1976
Meaning and origin of Federico
Federico is an Italian and Spanish name that means “form of Frederick, peaceful ruler”.
Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, a Germanic name combining frid, peace, and ric, ruler or power, meaning "peaceful ruler." The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, known in Italian as Federico II, was raised in Sicily and ruled much of Italy, which helped root the name there. Famous bearers include the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca and the Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini. It is pronounced feh-deh-REE-koh. Fede, Fico and Rico are common nicknames, and the name carries an artistic, Mediterranean flavor.
Popularity over time
Federico first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 66 different years, starting in 1889. Its best national rank was #680 in 1976, the same year it reached its highest count of 148 babies. In 2025, 73 babies were named Federico, and it ranked #2,043 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,189 in 1920, #774 in 1950, #765 in 1980, #1,222 in 2000, #1,799 in 2010, and #2,043 in 2025. Of the 8,971 US boys named Federico since records began, 13% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 1,176 babies. Since 2010, 1,137 more have been named Federico.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dedrick, Abdul, Giuseppe, Sedrick, and Benji.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Federico ranked highest in Florida, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #670 | 24 |
| Texas | #1315 | 15 |
| California | #1729 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Federico is usually pronounced feh-deh-REE-koh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with F and ends in “-co”.
Middle names for Federico
A few middle names that flow with Federico: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Federico
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Federico mean?
Federico is an Italian and Spanish name that means “form of Frederick, peaceful ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Federico?
Federico has Italian, Spanish, and Germanic roots. Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, a Germanic name combining frid, peace, and ric, ruler or power, meaning "peaceful ruler." The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, known in Italian as Federico II, was raised in Sicily and ruled much of Italy, which helped root the name there.
Is Federico a popular name?
Not especially. Federico ranked #2,043 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Federico a boy or girl name?
Federico is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Federico?
Federico is usually pronounced feh-deh-REE-koh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings