Total births
4,676
Girls' name · since 1884
Ferne
4,676 babies named Ferne in U.S. Social Security records since 1884, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 4,676
- total births
- 1884–2020
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Ferne is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 4,676 have been recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ferne has been recorded 4,676 times among girls since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2020.
- 4,676 total births
- 1884–2020 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,676 girls have been named Ferne since 1884, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2020.
- 4,676
- total births
- 1884–2020
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Ferne was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
247 babies were named Ferne in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Ferne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ferne's full recorded timeline at 1925, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 247 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ferne at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Ferne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2020
- Peak year (1916)
- 247
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Ferne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ferne's strongest decade.
1,578 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Ferne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 53
1880s
53 births
- 1890s 276
1890s
276 births
- 1900s 435
1900s
435 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,578 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,358 births
- 1930s 466
1930s
466 births
- 1940s 297
1940s
297 births
- 1950s 159
1950s
159 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 1,578 births (34% of all-time use).
How Ferne compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ferne's total volume
Ferne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ferne by state
Where Ferne concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 455 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 335 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 308 | 6.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 156 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Nebraska | | 134 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 132 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 129 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 121 | 2.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Ferne's total US births 9.7%
Even split
455 of 4,676 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Ferne appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferne? ▼
4,676 babies have been named Ferne since 1884. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1916 with 247 births.
When was Ferne most popular? ▼
Ferne was most popular in the 1910s decade with 1,578 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Ferne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ferne are Pennsylvania (455 births), Illinois (335 births), Iowa (308 births).
How long has the name Ferne been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ferne since 1884 -- 137 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Ferne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fern, Fernanda, Ferol, Fernando, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ferne's data
- Ferne's decade-level peak was the 1910s (1,578 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Fernes (455 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Ferne
Nearby Names Like Ferne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferne
Fern Girl
#1250 37,666 births
Fernanda Girl
#500 20,130 births
Ferol Girl
618 births
Fernando Girl
590 births
Fernande Girl
521 births
Compare Ferne side by side: Ferne vs Fern Ferne vs Fernanda Ferne vs Ferol
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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, 1884–2020 (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. "Ferne: Baby Name Since 1884 - 4,676 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferne. 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 Ferne 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.