Fern
girl name#1219 in 2025Fern entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #152 in 1916, ranks #1219 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1219
rank today
#152
peak (1916)
186
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #358 |
| 1890s | #192 |
| 1900s | #182 |
| 1910s | #166 |
| 1920s | #199 |
| 1930s | #294 |
| 1940s | #450 |
| 1950s | #622 |
| 1960s | #1178 |
| 1970s | #2899 |
| 1980s | #5259 |
| 1990s | #8865 |
| 2000s | #7458 |
| 2010s | #2837 |
| 2020s | #1404 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Fern has been most popular in CA, WA, OR.
Living bearers
About 8,300 people named Fern are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fern alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fern in 2025?
- Fern ranks #1219 among US girl names in 2025, with 186 babies given the name.
- When was the name Fern most popular?
- Fern peaked in 1916, reaching #152 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fern with classmates?
- Fern will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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