Baby Name Popularity Profile

Fernanda

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Fernanda.

✦ Adventurous; bold voyager 🌍 German, Spanish traditional royal
National Rank (2025) #551
All-Time Peak Rank #258 Achieved 2009
Total U.S. Births 20,130 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1914 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,274 births in 2009
💡 The Fernanda Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Adventurous; bold voyager
Language Origin German, Spanish
Origin Type multiple
Feminine form of Fernando, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'journey' and 'daring'. The name became prominent in Spanish and Portuguese cultures.
Common Nicknames
Nanda Fer
Alternative Spellings
Fernande
Pronunciation: fer-NAN-dah
Themes & Categories
traditional royal
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Fernanda

According to SSA data, Fernanda achieved its highest historical rank of #258 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 1,274 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 0.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 78 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Fernanda across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -0.4% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,274 births in 2009
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 18 yrs
Registry Streak 78 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 64
1920s: 118
1930s: 54
1940s: 66
1950s: 94
1960s: 112
1970s: 122
1980s: 269
1990s: 1,612
2000s: 6,951
2010s: 7,129
2020s: 3,539

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Fer-na-nda
Letter Count 8 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 79% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Nevada, Texas, California, Colorado
States with Data 38
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #380 1,064 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #457 251 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #240 5,083 2009 +2.1% Growth
California #286 5,600 2009 +6.5% Growth
Colorado #411 420 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #224 161 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #604 711 2018 6.5% Decline
Illinois #460 877 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #705 281 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #657 456 2009 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #547 374 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #406 118 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #584 258 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #475 165 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #876 300 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 85 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #510 139 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #836 200 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #467 97 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #752 157 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1261 506 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #539 93 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 17 2009 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #630 62 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 91 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 40 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 27 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #750 47 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 27 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 31 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 43 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 37 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 76 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 35 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1146 65 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1542 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 5 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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