Fern
4 countries#1219 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fern was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
38,195 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1219 · peaked in 1918 with 1,356 births
Most common in: Illinois, Pennsylvania, Missouri, New York, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,115 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #153 · peaked in 1998 with 183 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,544 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #339 · peaked in 1996 with 170 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
558 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #122 · peaked in 2025 with 37 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
13 births recorded 2020–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2023 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Fern’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7482 | — |
| 2007 | #10818 | ↓3336 |
| 2008 | #5279 | ↑5539 |
| 2009 | #5378 | ↓99 |
| 2010 | #4397 | ↑981 |
| 2011 | #4244 | ↑153 |
| 2012 | #3523 | ↑721 |
| 2013 | #3404 | ↑119 |
| 2014 | #2683 | ↑721 |
| 2015 | #2194 | ↑489 |
| 2016 | #2206 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #2200 | ↑6 |
| 2018 | #1656 | ↑544 |
| 2019 | #1864 | ↓208 |
| 2020 | #1559 | ↑305 |
| 2021 | #1498 | ↑61 |
| 2022 | #1478 | ↑20 |
| 2023 | #1421 | ↑57 |
| 2024 | #1250 | ↑171 |
| 2025 | #1219 | ↑31 |
Frequently asked questions about Fern
Is Fern a popular name?
Yes — Fern currently ranks #1219 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Fern more common for boys or girls?
Fern is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Fern most popular?
Fern peaked in 1918 in United States, with 1,356 recorded births that year.
Is Fern rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Fern’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #547 in 1880 to #1219 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Fern?
At least 41,310 babies have been recorded with the name Fern across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Fern popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fern appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Fern?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Fern include Vida, Carmela, Sama, Carolyn.
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