Total births
1,493
Boys' name · since 1882
Fernand
1,493 babies named Fernand in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,493
- total births
- 1882–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Fernand sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,493 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Fernand recorded 1,493 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1882 to 2017.
- 1,493 total births
- 1882–2017 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,493 boys have been named Fernand since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,493
- total births
- 1882–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Fernand was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
73 babies were named Fernand in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Fernand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Fernand's full recorded timeline at 1947, 21% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 79% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1889, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Fernand at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Fernand popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2017
- Peak year (1923)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 136 years of records
Fernand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Fernand's strongest decade.
562 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Fernand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 192
1910s
192 births
- 1920s
1920s
562 births
- 1930s
1930s
286 births
- 1940s 164
1940s
164 births
- 1950s 93
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s 53
1970s
53 births
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 562 births (38% of all-time use).
How Fernand 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 Fernand's total volume
Fernand vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fernand by state
Where Fernand concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 382 | 25.6% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 142 | 9.5% |
| #3 | New Hampshire | | 73 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 62 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Rhode Island | | 52 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Vermont | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.3% |
Maine share of Fernand's total US births 25.6%
Even split
382 of 1,493 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fernand? ▼
Fernand has been given to 1,493 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 73 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Fernand most popular? ▼
Fernand was most popular in the 1920s decade with 562 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Fernand most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fernand are Maine (382 births), Massachusetts (142 births), New Hampshire (73 births).
How long has the name Fernand been used? ▼
Records for Fernand go back to 1882, giving 136 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Fernand? ▼
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 Fernand's data
- Fernand's decade-level peak was the 1920s (562 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Fernands (382 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Fernand
Nearby Names Like Fernand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fernand
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 Fernand side by side: Fernand vs Fernando Fernand vs Ferdinand Fernand vs Fermin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1882–2017 (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. "Fernand: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,493 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fernand. 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 Fernand 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.