How Many People Are Named Fern?

38,006

people in the United States are named Fern

1 in 8,814 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1295

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0113%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

1,356 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: FURN
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word for the plant, ultimately from Old English fearn. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
98.6%
Male
1.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 95.0 years old

Young (<30) 1,735
4.6%
Adult (30–60) 944
2.5%
Senior (>60) 35,327
93%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Illinois 2,346
Pennsylvania 2,308
Missouri 2,109
New York 1,795
Minnesota 1,505
Iowa 1,378
Michigan 1,313
Wisconsin 1,239
Ohio 1,227
Oklahoma 1,227

💡 Fun Facts About "Fern"

  • 200 babies were named Fern in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Illinois

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