Ferne
girl nameFerne entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #400 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#400
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #557 |
| 1900s | #524 |
| 1910s | #462 |
| 1920s | #644 |
| 1930s | #1069 |
| 1940s | #1640 |
| 1950s | #2932 |
| 1960s | #4871 |
| 2010s | #15902 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Ferne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ferne alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ferne in 2025?
- Ferne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ferne most popular?
- Ferne peaked in 1916, reaching #400 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ferne with classmates?
- Ferne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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