Federico
Boy name · #2036 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 73 baby boys were named Federico, placing it at #2036 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2189, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,658 boys born in 2025 was named Federico.
The 136-year story
Federico first appears in the Social Security records in 1889, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1976, when 148 boys were named Federico — good for #679 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Federico per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Federico in class?
Federico scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Federico will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Federico is most common
Geography matters for names, and Federico is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Federicos were FL (24), TX (15), CA (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Federico
Statistically, parents drawn to Federico tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Domenico, Rico, Leopoldo, Rodolfo, and Reynaldo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Federico | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2035 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1776 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2064 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2094 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2193 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2139 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2062 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2282 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2110 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2189 |
| 2014 | 82 | #1812 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2021 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1711 |
| 2011 | 73 | #1905 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1794 |
| 2009 | 80 | #1839 |
| 2008 | 105 | #1532 |
| 2007 | 147 | #1197 |
| 2006 | 104 | #1467 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1272 |
| 2004 | 123 | #1231 |
| 2003 | 131 | #1149 |
| 2002 | 122 | #1160 |
| 2001 | 116 | #1178 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Federico a popular boy name?
Federico ranked #2036 among boys in 2025 with 73 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2189.
When was the name Federico most popular?
Federico peaked in 1976, when 148 American boys received the name (ranked #679 that year). Since 1976 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Federico?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,658 newborn American boys was named Federico. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.