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boys' name ★ peaked 1923

Fernand

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Fernand
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1923
73 babies
All-time total
1,493
#3,969 all-time among boys
First recorded
1882
in Social Security records

Fernand popularity over time

1,493 babies have been named Fernand since 1882, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1923Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s 12 1 – #786
1890s – – – –
1900s 5 1 – #1,386
1910s 192 19 +3740% #1,144
1920s 562 56 +193% #772
1930s 286 29 -49% #971
1940s 164 16 -43% #1,280
1950s 93 9 -43% #1,932
1960s 71 7 -24% #2,425
1970s 53 5 -25% #3,266
1980s 32 3 -40% #4,921
1990s 16 2 -50% #7,469
2000s – – – –
2010s 7 1 – #10,043
2020s (to 2025) – – – –

The story of Fernand

Fernand is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1882, 1,493 American babies have been named Fernand. Its peak came in 1923, when 73 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

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 Fernand stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Fernand?

The median living Fernand is about 68 years old; half are between 52 and 81. An estimated 400 people named Fernand are alive in the United States today.

median 68 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Fernand year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 – –
2023 – –
2022 – –
2021 – –
2020 – –
2019 – –
2018 – –
2017 7 #10,043
2016 – –
2015 – –
2014 – –
2013 – –
2012 – –
2011 – –
2010 – –
2009 – –
2008 – –
2007 – –
2006 – –
2005 – –
2004 – –
2003 – –
2002 – –
2001 – –
2000 – –
1995 – –
1990 6 #7,469
1985 – –
1980 5 #6,581
1975 9 #3,742
1970 7 #3,984
1965 7 #3,344
1960 6 #3,792
1955 7 #3,295
1950 7 #3,133
1945 20 #1,509
1940 13 #2,018
1935 35 #1,105
1930 39 #1,123
1925 54 #916
1920 38 #1,166
1915 25 #1,352
1910 – –
1905 – –
1900 5 #1,386
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Fernand

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Fernand Braudel Fernand Braudel French historian and leader of the Annales School (1902–1985) Contemporary
  2. 2 Fernand Léger Fernand Léger French painter (1881–1955) 19th century
  3. 3 Fernand Khnopff Fernand Khnopff Belgian painter (1858–1921) 19th century
  4. 4 Fernand Cormon Fernand Cormon French painter (1845–1924) 19th century
  5. 5 Fernand Bouisson Fernand Bouisson French politician (1874–1959) 19th century
  6. 6 Fernand Sanz Fernand Sanz Spanish-French cyclist 1881–1925 · 19th century
  7. 7 Fernand Crommelynck Fernand Crommelynck Belgian dramatist 1886–1970 · 19th century
  8. 8 Fernand Rigaux Belgian astronomer 1905–1962 · Contemporary
  9. 9 Fernand de Montigny Fernand de Montigny Belgian fencer and hockey player 1885–1974 · 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Fernand, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Fernand?

The median living Fernand is about 68 years old. Half of all living Fernands are between 52 and 81 years old.

How many people named Fernand are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Fernand are alive in the United States, based on 1,493 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Fernand in 2025?

Fernand did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Fernand?

1,493 babies have been named Fernand in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Fernand most popular?

Fernand peaked in 1923, when 73 newborns received the name.

Is Fernand a boy or girl name?

Fernand is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Fernand rising or falling?

Fernand has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Fernand?

Well-known people named Fernand include Fernand Braudel (historian), Fernand Léger (painter), Fernand Khnopff (painter).

Names like Fernand

Names that sound and feel close to Fernand: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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