Peaceful ruler
Originally a German diminutive of Friedrich, Fritz has long stood as a name in its own right. It combines the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler or power). While it was very popular in the late 19th century, it is now considered a quirky, vintage choice.
Less common today
Fritz isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,810 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Austrian-German filmmaker of 'Metropolis'
Nobel Prize-winning chemist
Renowned violinist and composer
Anthropomorphic comic strip character · Fritz the Cat
Night guard character · Five Nights at Freddy's
