Fernand
boy nameFernand entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #754 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#754
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #864 |
| 1900s | #1310 |
| 1910s | #1332 |
| 1920s | #929 |
| 1930s | #1348 |
| 1940s | #1871 |
| 1950s | #2867 |
| 1960s | #3475 |
| 1970s | #4207 |
| 1980s | #5968 |
| 1990s | #8143 |
| 2010s | #9696 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Fernand are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fernand alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fernand in 2025?
- Fernand is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fernand most popular?
- Fernand peaked in 1882, reaching #754 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fernand with classmates?
- Fernand will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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