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Ferdinand

Male name · ↓ Falling

5,383
Total Births
1914
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 5,383 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1880s805 births
1890s802 births
1900s724 births
1910s1,145 births
1920s852 births
1930s453 births
1940s229 births
1950s233 births
1960s114 births
1970s26 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Ferdinand?

Ferdinand has been given to 5,383 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1914 with 137 births that year.

Is Ferdinand a boy or girl name?

Ferdinand is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Ferdinand most popular?

Ferdinand was most popular in 1914, when 137 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Ferdinand?

Ferdinand first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births5,383
Peak Year1914
Peak Count137
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling