Fernando
girl nameFernando entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #3739 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#3739
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3901 |
| 1950s | #5092 |
| 1960s | #6664 |
| 1970s | #5574 |
| 1980s | #4890 |
| 1990s | #6218 |
| 2000s | #10486 |
| 2010s | #14721 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Fernando are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fernando alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fernando in 2025?
- Fernando is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Fernando most popular?
- Fernando peaked in 1981, reaching #3739 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Fernando with classmates?
- Fernando will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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