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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 95.0 years old
📈 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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