Fernand
2 countries#2199 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Fernand was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
118,653 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2199 · peaked in 1920 with 3,834 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,493 births recorded 1882–2017 · peaked in 1923 with 73 births
Most common in: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Louisiana, Rhode Island
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Fernand’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1679 | — |
| 2004 | #1654 | ↑25 |
| 2005 | #1524 | ↑130 |
| 2006 | #1516 | ↑8 |
| 2007 | #2161 | ↓645 |
| 2008 | #2394 | ↓233 |
| 2009 | #2133 | ↑261 |
| 2010 | #3306 | ↓1173 |
| 2011 | #2168 | ↑1138 |
| 2012 | #2493 | ↓325 |
| 2013 | #1865 | ↑628 |
| 2014 | #2934 | ↓1069 |
| 2015 | #1792 | ↑1142 |
| 2016 | #1983 | ↓191 |
| 2017 | #2413 | ↓430 |
| 2018 | #2929 | ↓516 |
| 2019 | #1585 | ↑1344 |
| 2020 | #1508 | ↑77 |
| 2021 | #2295 | ↓787 |
| 2022 | #2199 | ↑96 |
Frequently asked questions about Fernand
Is Fernand a popular name?
Yes — Fernand currently ranks #2199 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Fernand more common for boys or girls?
Fernand is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Fernand most popular?
Fernand peaked in 1920 in France, with 3,834 recorded births that year.
Is Fernand rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Fernand’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #22 in 1900 to #2199 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Fernand?
At least 120,146 babies have been recorded with the name Fernand across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Fernand popular in more than one country?
Yes — Fernand appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.