Ferd
Ferd is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave voyager or daring journey, as a short form of Ferdinand.
Origin and history
Ferd is a short form of Ferdinand, derived from Old Germanic elements meaning 'brave journey' or 'peaceful traveler'. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has fallen out of common use in modern times. Today it is extremely rare as a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
689 babies in the United States have been named Ferd since 1880. It ranks #3987 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 61 |
| 1890-1900 | 59 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 148 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Ferd originated as a colloquial short form for Ferdinand, which was far more common in the 19th century.
- Most recorded births for Ferd in the United States occurred before the mid-20th century.