Total births
1,383
Boys' name · since 1886
Ferman
Ferman has 1,383 recorded births since 1886 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12383
- among boys today
- 1,383
- born since 1886
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ferman is the #12383 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,383 recorded since 1886.
Social Security Administration records show Ferman recorded 1,383 times among boys since 1886, holding rank #12383 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2025.
- #12383 among boys today
- 1,383 born since 1886
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ferman is currently the #12383 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 1,383 born since 1886, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12383
- among boys today
- 1,383
- born since 1886
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Ferman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12383
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Ferman was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
33 babies were named Ferman in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Ferman compares
1,383 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ferman's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ferman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,383 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ferman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ferman's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ferman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#12,383
Active since
1886
Ferman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Ferman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ferman's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Ferman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1900s 30
1900s
30 births
- 1910s
1910s
171 births
- 1920s
1920s
266 births
- 1930s
1930s
188 births
- 1940s
1940s
170 births
- 1950s
1950s
150 births
- 1960s
1960s
111 births
- 1970s 93
1970s
93 births
- 1980s 61
1980s
61 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 266 births (19% of all-time use).
How Ferman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ferman's total volume
Ferman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ferman by state
Where Ferman concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 54 | 3.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 14 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Ferman's total US births 3.9%
Even split
54 of 1,383 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferman? ▼
Ferman has been given to 1,383 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12383 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Ferman most popular? ▼
Ferman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Ferman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ferman are Texas (54 births), North Carolina (14 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Ferman been used? ▼
Ferman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 140 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ferman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fernando, Ferdinand, Fermin, Ferris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ferman's data
- Ferman's decade-level peak was the 1920s (266 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Fermans (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ferman
Nearby Names Like Ferman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferman
Fernando Boy
#352 103,139 births
Ferdinand Boy
#3897 8,909 births
Fermin Boy
#3698 4,832 births
Ferris Boy
#2424 2,837 births
Ferrell Boy
1,911 births
Compare Ferman side by side: Ferman vs Fernando Ferman vs Ferdinand Ferman vs Fermin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ferman
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ferman: #12383 Boys' Name - 1,383 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ferman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.