Fernando
Peaked at #149 nationally in 1997, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Fernando has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Fernando — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3772
in 1981
Last ranked
#16674
in 2017
Years tracked
52
1932–2017
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1932, Fernando reached its peak popularity for girls in 1981, ranking #3772 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Fernando hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #16674.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #16,674 | 5 |
| 2012 | #11,587 | 9 |
| 2011 | #17,665 | 5 |
| 2010 | #15,603 | 6 |
| 2009 | #11,787 | 9 |
| 2008 | #18,424 | 5 |
| 2007 | #11,097 | 10 |
| 2006 | #14,058 | 7 |
Fernando — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#149
in 1997
Current rank
#352
in 2024
Years tracked
138
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Fernando reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #149 nationally with 2,315 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #264 (2014) to #352 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Fernando ranks #352 nationally for boys, with 951 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #352 | 951 |
| 2023 | #344 | 969 |
| 2022 | #342 | 976 |
| 2021 | #358 | 906 |
| 2020 | #342 | 938 |
| 2019 | #316 | 1,065 |
| 2018 | #311 | 1,093 |
| 2017 | #306 | 1,142 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Fernando most popular?
Fernando was most popular in 1997, when it ranked #149 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Fernando becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Fernando?
At least 102,907 babies have been recorded with the name Fernando in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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