Ferdinando
Every Ferdinando since 1912 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ferdinando
Ferdinando is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 303 American babies have been named Ferdinando. Its peak came in 1966, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ferdinando stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ferdinando year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,041 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,118 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,241 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,739 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,141 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,343 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,449 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,523 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,046 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ferdinando
- Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany Nobleman · 1549–1609
- Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany Politician · 1610–1670
- Ferdinando Carulli Composer · 1770–1841
- Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany Politician · 1663–1713
- Ferdinando Carlo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua and Montferrat Politician · 1652–1708
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ferdinando in 2025?
Ferdinando did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ferdinando?
303 babies have been named Ferdinando in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ferdinando most popular?
Ferdinando peaked in 1966, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Ferdinando a boy or girl name?
Ferdinando is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ferdinando rising or falling?
Ferdinando has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ferdinando?
Well-known people named Ferdinando include Ferdinando I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (nobleman), Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (politician), Ferdinando Carulli (composer).