Fermin

Fermin - A very unique male name

Fermin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #934. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fermin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fermin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Fermin. The baby boy name Fermin was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3302 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fermin peaked in popularity 77 years ago in 1949 on position 793.

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Fermin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fermin is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,886 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,886.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Fermin is where you live.

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Fermin origin and meaning

Spanish, from Latin

From Latin Firminus, from firmus, 'firm, steadfast' — the name of Saint Fermin of Pamplona

Fermin, written Fermín in Spanish, is the patron saint of Pamplona, whose festival — San Fermín, with its famous running of the bulls — is known worldwide. The name has a long, quiet history in US Spanish-speaking families, in the data since 1913, and has never been common.

Attested etymology

Fermin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Fermin, pop culture references for the name Fermin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fermin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Fermin, sorted by popularity.

Freeman / Furman / Farhan / Faron / Fernie / Ferman / Ferran / Firman / Fern / Furney /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Fermin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Fermin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fermin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

fer-MEEN · /fɛrˈmin/
The Spanish stress is on the second syllable; English speakers often flatten it to FER-min.

Around the world

• Fermín (Spanish) — The standard Spanish spelling, with the accent that marks the stress

Spellings and nicknames

• Firmin — The French and older English form of the same saint's name

Famous bearers

• Saint Fermin — Early bishop and martyr, patron saint of Pamplona and Navarre (3rd century) Historical

Why parents choose it

Fermin is steadfast in meaning and in character — a saint's name with a famous festival and no fashion cycles. It appeals to families with Navarre or broader Spanish roots.

Worth knowing

• The running of the bulls at San Fermín is the dominant association and will come up constantly.
• Dropping the accent changes how English speakers stress the name.