How popular is the name Ferd in 2025?

Ferd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ferd most popular?

Ferd peaked in 1889, reaching #581 among US boy names.

Ferd will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ferd entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #581 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#581

peak (1889)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ferd are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ferd alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ferd in 2025?: Ferd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ferd most popular?: Ferd peaked in 1889, reaching #581 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ferd with classmates?: Ferd will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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