Fergus
5 countries#577 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fergus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,940 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #123 · peaked in 2007 with 167 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,181 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #577 · peaked in 1997 with 122 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,683 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #91 · peaked in 2021 with 70 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
568 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #5045 · peaked in 2024 with 24 births
Most common in: New York, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
76 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 1999 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
41 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2022 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Fergus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #309 | — |
| 2003 | #291 | ↑18 |
| 2004 | #367 | ↓76 |
| 2005 | #349 | ↑18 |
| 2006 | #315 | ↑34 |
| 2007 | #319 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #412 | ↓93 |
| 2009 | #451 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #491 | ↓40 |
| 2011 | #696 | ↓205 |
| 2012 | #478 | ↑218 |
| 2013 | #469 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #544 | ↓75 |
| 2015 | #577 | ↓33 |
| 2016 | #550 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #537 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #584 | ↓47 |
| 2019 | #541 | ↑43 |
| 2020 | #706 | ↓165 |
| 2021 | #577 | ↑129 |
Frequently asked questions about Fergus
Is Fergus a popular name?
Yes — Fergus currently ranks #577 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Fergus more common for boys or girls?
Fergus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Fergus most popular?
Fergus peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Fergus rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Fergus’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #243 in 1996 to #577 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Fergus?
At least 4,549 babies have been recorded with the name Fergus across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Fergus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fergus appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, Scotland, United States, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Fergus?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Fergus include Ezri, Gaines, Gardner.
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Ranked directly next to Fergus in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.