Fern
Female name · ↓ Falling
18,820
Total Births
1916
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Fern
Fern is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 18,820 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 678 births |
| 1890s | 2,182 births |
| 1900s | 2,792 births |
| 1910s | 4,752 births |
| 1920s | 4,313 births |
| 1930s | 1,948 births |
| 1940s | 1,131 births |
| 1950s | 888 births |
| 1960s | 136 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fern?
Fern has been given to 18,820 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1916 with 589 births that year.
Is Fern a boy or girl name?
Fern is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Fern most popular?
Fern was most popular in 1916, when 589 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Fern?
Fern first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).