How Many People Are Named Fernie?
Complete statistics for the name Fernie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fernie is a very rare masculine name, likely a diminutive form of Fernando or a nature-inspired choice tied to ferns. There are only about 253 people with this name living in the US today, meaning roughly 1 in 1,302,970 Americans share it. It's interesting that the name hit its peak in 1994 with 15 births, yet most bearers are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who are naturally sociable and artistically inclined, often bringing optimism to those around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 355 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fernie Through the Generations
Looking at Fernie through the generations, it's clear this name carries an older-generation identity. Of the estimated 253 living bearers in the US, a striking 53% are over 60 years old, giving the name an average bearer age of 61. That's well above what you'd expect for most names. About 150 people named Fernie fall in the 30-to-60 range, while only 17 are under 30, showing minimal uptake among younger parents. The name saw its all-time peak in 1994 with 15 births recorded that year, a modest spike that didn't translate into lasting momentum. With just 355 total births recorded across US history, Fernie sits in genuinely rare territory. Globally, it ranks #227,976 with around 1,207 living bearers worldwide, and the United States accounts for the largest concentration outside that global total. The trend has remained stable over the decades, neither surging nor vanishing completely. It occupies a quiet space between classic and modern, carrying a warmth that hasn't quite caught on with new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fernie's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Fernie
How Many People Have the Name Fernie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 253 people in the United States currently share the name Fernie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,302,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fernie a Common or Rare Name?
Fernie 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 Fernie Mean?
Fernie means "Diminutive of Fernando" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fernie in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Fernie Most Popular?
The name Fernie reached peak popularity in 1994, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Fernie?
Approximately 253 people named Fernie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 355. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,302,970 Americans.
Is Fernie a rare name?
Fernie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,302,970 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fernie mean?
Fernie means "Diminutive of Fernando" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Fernie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Fernie are male and 1% are female.
When was Fernie most popular?
Fernie peaked in 1994 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.