6,827births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Scotland
#91Scotland 2025
Fergus is a boy name family recorded 6,827 times in 10 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#91 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2021, at 179.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Fergus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus | English | 2,532 | 🏴 England & Wales | #396 | 1997 | ▲ 97 % |
| Fergus | English | 1,753 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1973 | – |
| Fergus | English | 1,683 | 🏴 Scotland | #91 | 2021 | ▲ 72 % |
| Fergus | English | 568 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5045 | 2024 | ▶ 0 % |
| Fergus | English | 106 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
| Fergus | English | 55 | 🇫🇷 France | #5259 | 2025 | ▲ 27 % |
Questions about Fergus
How popular is the name Fergus?
In 2025 it ranked #91 in Scotland. Official registers record 6,827 births across 10 countries.
When was Fergus most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2021, at 179.5 births per 100,000.
Is Fergus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Fergus is a boy name.