Prior to its development, the area north of Parnell Square was noted on early maps as holding barley fields.

The street appears to have officially opened as a thoroughfare around 1793 with development starting from the northern end and stretching towards Parnell Square over time.

The smaller houses near the junction with Hardwicke Street were constructed a few years later around 1820-30 and are 3 storeys over the basement, with ground floors at footpath level.

[9] 24-27 North Frederick Street were demolished and a 1980s office block was ultimately constructed in their place.

Another builder, Frederick Jebb was also responsible for constructing buildings on the street and was likely influential in the naming convention.