How popular is the name Fern in 2025?

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

When was the name Fern most popular?

Fern peaked in 1903, reaching #696 among US boy names.

Fern will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Fern entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #696 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#696

peak (1903)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Fern 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 Fern in 2025?: Fern is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Fern most popular?: Fern peaked in 1903, reaching #696 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Fern with classmates?: Fern will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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