Fernandez
boy nameFernandez entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2535 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
—
rank today
#2535
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3357 |
| 1930s | #3776 |
| 1950s | #3182 |
| 1960s | #2989 |
| 1970s | #3879 |
| 1980s | #4517 |
| 1990s | #5767 |
| 2000s | #9992 |
| 2010s | #12246 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Fernandez are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fernandez alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fernandez in 2025?
- Fernandez is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fernandez most popular?
- Fernandez peaked in 1960, reaching #2535 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fernandez with classmates?
- Fernandez will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Fernandez and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle