Fern
Fern: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fษหn/ ยท /fษหn/
Meaning and origin of Fern
- A female given name.
Etymology
From fern; in the case of the surname, it was given to someone who lived in a place where there was an abundance of these plants.
How popular is Fern?
Since 1880, 37,666 girls and 529 boys in the U.S. have been named Fern (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #152 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #710 in 1903. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Fern FAQ
What does the name Fern mean?
A female given name. From fern; in the case of the surname, it was given to someone who lived in a place where there was an abundance of these plants.
How popular is the name Fern?
Since 1880, 37,666 girls and 529 boys in the U.S. have been named Fern (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #152 in 1916. Its highest rank for boys was #710 in 1903. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fern a boy or girl name?
Fern is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 37,666 girls and 529 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.