How Many People Are Named Fernanda?

Complete statistics for the name Fernanda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fernanda
Very Rare
Spanish

Fernanda, a Spanish name meaning 'traveler', is very rare, with only 1 in 17,232 Americans bearing it. That's just 19,150 people today! It peaked in popularity in 2009 but has since been on a slow decline.

~19,150
Living in US
1 in 17,232
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Traveler
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Passionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

39,311
Worldwide Bearers
#1,127
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
6,824
🇫🇷 France
3,814
🇵🇪 Peru
3,804
🇧🇴 Bolivia
3,637
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,961
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,636
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,398
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,504
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,458
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1,424

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
24 (0%)
♀ Female
19,126 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
17,734
Would be under 30 (90%)
1,404
Would be 30–60 (7%)
463
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 19,601 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fernanda Through the Generations

Fernanda stands out as a relatively modern name, with most people named Fernanda being under 30 years old. In 2009, there were 1,282 births, marking its peak year. Today, the majority of Fernandas are still young, with 17,734 under 30, 1,404 between 30 and 60, and only 463 over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,486
Texas 4,939
Arizona 1,045
Illinois 854
Florida 681
New York 494
Georgia 440
Colorado 406
North Carolina 354
New Jersey 292

⭐ Famous People Named Fernanda

Fernanda is a Portuguese, Spanish and Italian feminine equivalent of Fernando, a male given name of Germanic origin, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Fernanda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fernanda's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Fernanda

How Many People Have the Name Fernanda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,150 people in the United States currently share the name Fernanda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,232 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fernanda a Common or Rare Name?

Fernanda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fernanda Mean?

Fernanda means "traveler" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fernanda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Fernanda Most Popular?

The name Fernanda reached peak popularity in 2009, with 1,282 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fernanda?

Approximately 19,150 people named Fernanda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,601. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,232 Americans.

Is Fernanda a rare name?

Fernanda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,232 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fernanda mean?

Fernanda means "traveler" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Fernanda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fernanda are male and 100% are female.

When was Fernanda most popular?

Fernanda peaked in 2009 with 1,282 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US19,150
All-Time Births19,601
1 in X1 in 17,232
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2009
World Rank#1,127
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.