Fermin
Fermin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Firm, steadfast, or strong.
Origin and history
Fermin is a male given name derived from the Latin name Firminus, meaning firm or steadfast. The name has long-standing historic roots in Western Europe, particularly in Spain and France through Saint Fermin. In the United States, it maintains steady, modest usage as a traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,832 babies in the United States have been named Fermin since 1880. It ranks #1762 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1751.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46 %)
- CA (39 %)
- NM (5.7 %)
- NY (3.7 %)
- AZ (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 134 |
| 1920-1930 | 287 |
| 1930-1940 | 247 |
| 1940-1950 | 305 |
| 1950-1960 | 400 |
| 1960-1970 | 391 |
| 1970-1980 | 502 |
| 1980-1990 | 585 |
| 1990-2000 | 765 |
| 2000-2010 | 646 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 176 |
Famous people named Fermin
- Fermin Rocker: Illustrator, Painter
Fun facts
- The name is famous globally due to the annual Festival of San FermÃn in Pamplona, Spain, which features the running of the bulls.
- Fermin derives from the Latin word 'firmus', which is also the root for modern English words like 'firm' and 'affirm'.