Fernando
boy name#387 in 2025Fernando entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #149 in 1997, ranks #387 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#387
rank today
#149
peak (1997)
819
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #750 |
| 1890s | #915 |
| 1900s | #857 |
| 1910s | #734 |
| 1920s | #523 |
| 1930s | #482 |
| 1940s | #440 |
| 1950s | #328 |
| 1960s | #309 |
| 1970s | #235 |
| 1980s | #194 |
| 1990s | #171 |
| 2000s | #160 |
| 2010s | #265 |
| 2020s | #354 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Fernando has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 94,000 people named Fernando are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fernando alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 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 ranks #387 among US boy names in 2025, with 819 babies given the name.
- When was the name Fernando most popular?
- Fernando peaked in 1997, reaching #149 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fernando with classmates?
- Fernando will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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