Fernando
Fernando is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Daring voyager, bold journey, or brave traveler.
Origin and history
Fernando is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand, originating from Germanic roots meaning daring voyager or brave traveler. It has been continuously used in the United States, maintaining steady popularity driven by its strong cultural heritage. Today, it remains a classic, widely recognized choice across English and Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
103,139 babies in the United States have been named Fernando since 1880. It ranks #311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #349.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.9 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 53 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 520 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,415 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,417 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,107 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,993 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,113 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,172 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,198 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,433 |
| 2000-2010 | 25,152 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,867 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,561 |
Famous people named Fernando
- Fernando Valenzuela: Baseball Player
- Fernando Alonso: Racing Driver
- Fernando Tatis Jr.: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Nando, Fer
Fun facts
- The name Fernando was carried by numerous Iberian monarchs, including King Ferdinand II of Aragon.
- It derived from the Gothic words for 'daring' or 'bold' combined with 'peace' or 'journey'.