Fernand

Fernand - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Fernand at a glance

Fernand is ranked #1629 among boy baby names in 1952, with 5 births in 1952. It peaked in 1924 at #661 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 1952
#1629
Births in 1952
5
Peak year
1924 (#661)
First appeared
1912
Trend
#1326 in 1947 → #1629 in 1952 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 374,165 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Fernand appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #908. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fernand and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fernand? 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 Fernand. The baby boy name Fernand was given to 5 baby boys in 1952, ranking #1629 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 374,165 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fernand peaked in popularity 102 years ago in 1924 on position 661.



Famous with this name

Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Rivers
Fernand Gravey


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Fernand is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fernand is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #225 - and is the least popular in Maine at position #225.

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 Fernand is where you live.


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Fernand origin and meaning

Fernand is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Fernand, pop culture references for the name Fernand and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fernand

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

Fernando / Frantz / Frandy / Fremont / Frantzy /

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)


Year Rank
19521629
19511370
19481619
19471326
19451184
19441285
19431336
19421274
19381511
19371205
19361529
1935845
19341296
1933960
1932790
1931975
1930951
1929932
1928751
1927688
1926769
1925840
1924661
1923662
1922684
1921946
1920909
19191010
19181031
19171011
1916932
19151022
1914949
1912908

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Maine225

Even more about Fernand


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 Fernand 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 Fernand?

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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#
On chart
1924
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Fernand
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 374,165
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
1952 births +5

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