boys' name · peaked 1993

Fermin

Every Fermin since 1910 — 4,832 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1994Boys
Rank 2025
#3,880
among boys
Babies in 2025
28
named Fermin
Peak year
1993
86 babies
All-time total
4,832
since 1910

The story of Fermin

Fermin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,880 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1910, 4,832 American babies have been named Fermin. Its peak came in 1993, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Fermin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Fermin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 28 #3,880
2024 30 #3,724
2023 30 #3,742
2022 31 #3,643
2021 26 #4,051
2020 31 #3,518
2019 36 #3,217
2018 37 #3,125
2017 37 #3,145
2016 38 #3,081
2015 41 #2,877
2014 41 #2,858
2013 38 #2,971
2012 39 #2,975
2011 37 #3,070
2010 50 #2,480
2009 54 #2,386
2008 61 #2,191
2007 78 #1,852
2006 82 #1,715
2005 57 #2,142
2004 66 #1,861
2003 60 #1,944
2002 58 #1,927
2001 61 #1,826
2000 69 #1,671
1995 63 #1,516
1990 80 #1,228
1985 52 #1,336
1980 60 #1,182
1975 57 #1,119
1970 64 #1,021
1965 50 #1,046
1960 26 #1,597
1955 42 #1,156
1950 47 #1,028
1945 37 #1,063
1940 18 #1,649
1935 23 #1,434
1930 34 #1,221
1925 30 #1,340
1920 28 #1,395
1915 17 #1,730
1910 5 #1,677
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Fermin

  1. Fermin Religious figure · 272–303

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Fermin in 2025?

Fermin ranked #3,880 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Fermin?

4,832 babies have been named Fermin in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Fermin most popular?

Fermin peaked in 1993, when 86 newborns received the name.

Is Fermin a boy or girl name?

Fermin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Fermin rising or falling?

Fermin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Fermin?

Well-known people named Fermin include Fermin (religious figure).

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