Fernando
Every Fernando since 1880 — 103,729 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fernando
Fernando is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #387 in 2025 with 819 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 103,729 American babies have been named Fernando. Its peak came in 2006, when 2,765 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Fernando stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fernando year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 819 | #387 |
| 2024 | — | — | 952 | #352 |
| 2023 | — | — | 970 | #344 |
| 2022 | — | — | 976 | #342 |
| 2021 | — | — | 906 | #358 |
| 2020 | — | — | 938 | #342 |
| 2019 | — | — | 1,065 | #316 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1,093 | #311 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,680 | 1,142 | #306 |
| 2016 | — | — | 1,245 | #289 |
| 2015 | — | — | 1,348 | #272 |
| 2014 | — | — | 1,404 | #264 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1,429 | #254 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,588 | 1,482 | #243 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,666 | 1,706 | #209 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,604 | 1,953 | #189 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,789 | 2,126 | #179 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,427 | 2,383 | #164 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,098 | 2,687 | #157 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,060 | 2,758 | #151 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,073 | 2,440 | #170 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,581 | 2,578 | #155 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,725 | 2,554 | #157 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,179 | 2,423 | #159 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,961 | 2,601 | #154 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,164 | 2,602 | #150 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,086 | 1,872 | #176 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,126 | 1,731 | #179 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,456 | 1,292 | #193 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,325 | 1,266 | #196 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,671 | 914 | #223 |
| 1970 | — | — | 764 | #276 |
| 1965 | — | — | 549 | #324 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,663 | 584 | #323 |
| 1955 | — | — | 532 | #320 |
| 1950 | — | — | 344 | #364 |
| 1945 | — | — | 220 | #407 |
| 1940 | — | — | 164 | #453 |
| 1935 | — | — | 128 | #508 |
| 1930 | — | — | 173 | #449 |
| 1925 | — | — | 162 | #478 |
| 1920 | — | — | 96 | #647 |
| 1915 | — | — | 56 | #817 |
| 1910 | — | — | 23 | #605 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #758 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,139 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #662 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #703 |
Famous people named Fernando
- Fernando Pessoa Writer · 1888–1935
- Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba Politician · 1507–1582
- Fernando Botero Painter · b. 1932
- Fernando Sor Musician · 1778–1839
- Fernando Rey Actor · 1917–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fernando in 2025?
Fernando ranked #387 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 819 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fernando?
103,729 babies have been named Fernando in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fernando most popular?
Fernando peaked in 2006, when 2,765 newborns received the name.
Is Fernando a boy or girl name?
Fernando is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fernando rising or falling?
Fernando is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fernando?
Well-known people named Fernando include Fernando Pessoa (writer), Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba (politician), Fernando Botero (painter).