Fernanda
Fernanda is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave journey or daring adventurer.
Origin and history
Fernanda is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Ferdinand, originating from Old Germanic elements meaning journey and daring. It has experienced steady usage in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities, maintaining a consistent presence in modern SSA birth records.
Popularity in the United States
20,130 babies in the United States have been named Fernanda since 1880. It ranks #1059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #512.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31 %)
- TX (28.2 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 118 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 112 |
| 1970-1980 | 122 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,612 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,951 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,129 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,539 |
Famous people named Fernanda
- Fernanda Montenegro: Actress
- Fernanda Urrejola: Actress
Nicknames
Fer, Nanda
Fun facts
- It derives from the masculine name Ferdinand, which was borne by numerous Spanish, Portuguese, and Austrian monarchs.
- It is widely used across Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, and has grown steadily in popularity in the U.S.