Fergus
From Irish or Scottish Gaelic Fearghas.
Every Fergus since 1916 — 568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fergus
Fergus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,092 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 568 American babies have been named Fergus. Its peak came in 2024, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fergus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fergus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,092 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,354 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,504 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,954 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,534 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,405 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,906 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,357 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,837 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,596 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,772 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,680 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,722 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,198 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,887 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,775 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,080 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,010 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,151 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,397 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,250 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,779 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,869 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,250 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,951 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,662 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,195 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,440 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fergus
- Fergus Mór Politician · 500–501
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fergus mean?
From Irish or Scottish Gaelic Fearghas.
How popular is the name Fergus in 2025?
Fergus ranked #5,092 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fergus?
568 babies have been named Fergus in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fergus most popular?
Fergus peaked in 2024, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Fergus a boy or girl name?
Fergus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fergus rising or falling?
Fergus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fergus?
Well-known people named Fergus include Fergus Mór (politician).