3,496births recorded
4Countries
2Variants
1972Peak · Ireland
#2659England & Wales 2025
Fergal is a boy name family recorded 3,496 times in 4 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2659 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1972, at 294.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Fergal
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergal | English | 2,957 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1972 | – |
| Fergal | English | 124 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 1999 | new |
| Fergal | English | 71 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 2001 | – |
| Fergal | English | 20 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1998 | – |
| Fearghal | English | 269 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1986 | – |
| Fearghal | English | 55 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 1999 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Fergal ↔ Fearghal — Wikidata “said to be the same as”
Questions about Fergal
How popular is the name Fergal?
In 2025 it ranked #2659 in England & Wales. Official registers record 3,496 births across 4 countries.
What is Fergal in other languages?
Fearghal (English).
When was Fergal most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1972, at 294.1 births per 100,000.
Is Fergal a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Fergal is a boy name.