Ferman
Every Ferman since 1886 — 1,383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ferman
Ferman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,174 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 1,383 American babies have been named Ferman. Its peak came in 1921, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Ferman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ferman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,174 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,915 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,964 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,682 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,176 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,870 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,167 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,119 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,684 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,986 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,766 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,603 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,683 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,659 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,885 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,117 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,741 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,954 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,674 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,928 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,750 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,964 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,723 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,703 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,612 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,666 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,509 |
| 1920 | 31 | #1,305 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,574 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,243 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,143 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ferman in 2025?
Ferman ranked #9,174 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ferman?
1,383 babies have been named Ferman in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ferman most popular?
Ferman peaked in 1921, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ferman a boy or girl name?
Ferman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ferman rising or falling?
Ferman is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.