Fred Carlsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fred Carlsen — French
377K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fred Carlsen is a name that combines French origins. The first name Fred is a masculine given name of French origin. Fred is a given name and a surname. Given name Fred is a given name. It is often short for Frederick, Manfred, Alfred, or Wilfred. Fred (cartoonist) (1931–2013), pen name of French comics creator Fred Othon Aristidès Fred (footballer, born 1979), Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1983), Frederico Chaves Guedes, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1986), Frederico Burgel Xavier, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1993), Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos, Brazilian footballer Fred la marmotte (Fred the groundhog), Canadian groundh. The surname Carlsen: Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler . Fred is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 377K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Fred reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fred

French

Fred is a given name and a surname. Given name Fred is a given name. It is often short for Frederick, Manfred, Alfred, or Wilfred. Fred (cartoonist) (1931–2013), pen name of French comics creator Fred Othon Aristidès Fred (footballer, born 1979), Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1983), Frederico Chaves Guedes, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1986), Frederico Burgel Xavier, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1993), Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos, Brazilian footballer Fred la marmotte (Fred the groundhog), Canadian groundh.

Surname: Carlsen

Scandinavian

Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fred is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fred by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fred Carlsen:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fred?
The first name Fred originates from French. Fred is a given name and a surname. Given name Fred is a given name. It is often short for Frederick, Manfred, Alfred, or Wilfred. Fred (cartoonist) (1931–2013), pen name of French comics creator Fred Othon Aristidès Fred (footballer, born 1979), Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1983), Frederico Chaves Guedes, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1986), Frederico Burgel Xavier, Brazilian footballer Fred (footballer, born 1993), Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos, Brazilian footballer Fred la marmotte (Fred the groundhog), Canadian groundh.
When was Fred most popular?
The name Fred reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carlsen?
The surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian. Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .
What are the origins of the name Fred Carlsen?
The name Fred Carlsen combines two different traditions: the first name Fred has French roots, while the surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian.
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