Ferman
Ferman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Traveler or journey man.
Origin and history
Ferman is an uncommon masculine name of Germanic origin, typically understood as an alteration or variant of Farman, meaning 'traveler' or 'journey man'. It has been recorded steadily but sparingly in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Today it remains a rare choice given to only a handful of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,383 babies in the United States have been named Ferman since 1880. It ranks #3333 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64.3 %)
- NC (16.7 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- GA (6 %)
- LA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 171 |
| 1920-1930 | 266 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 170 |
| 1950-1960 | 150 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 36 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old Norse and Germanic elements referring to a traveler or trader.
- Though never reaching high popularity, Ferman has appeared in U.S. birth records continuously since 1880.