Fernand
Fernand is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Daring journey or brave peace.
Origin and history
Fernand is the French form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, which combines elements meaning 'daring' and 'peace' or 'journey'. Historically popular in French-speaking regions, it saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an exceedingly rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,493 babies in the United States have been named Fernand since 1880. It ranks #3243 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- ME (52.6 %)
- MA (19.6 %)
- NH (10.1 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
- RI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 192 |
| 1920-1930 | 562 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 164 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Fernand
- Fernand Léger: Painter, Sculptor
- Fernand Braudel: Historian, Author
Nicknames
Fern
Fun facts
- Fernand developed as the preferred French equivalent to the widespread Germanic name Ferdinand.
- The name Fernand saw its highest relative usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.