Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Fernando.
National Rank (2025)
#387
All-Time Peak Rank
#149 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
103,139
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Fernando Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Fernando
According to SSA data, Fernando achieved its highest historical rank of #149 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 2,758 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 120 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Fernando scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,758Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
120Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:53
1890s:47
1900s:91
1910s:520
1920s:1,415
1930s:1,417
1940s:2,107
1950s:4,993
1960s:6,113
1970s:9,172
1980s:13,198
1990s:19,433
2000s:25,152
2010s:13,867
2020s:5,561
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFer-na-ndo
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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