43,116births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Scotland
#122Scotland 2025
Fern is a girl name family recorded 43,116 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#122 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2025, at 105.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Fern
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern | English | 38,195 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1219 | 1903 | ▲ 142 % |
| Fern | English | 3,074 | 🏴 England & Wales | #301 | 2025 | ▲ 112 % |
| Fern | English | 1,105 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1922 | – |
| Fern | English | 554 | 🏴 Scotland | #122 | 2025 | ▲ 340 % |
| Fern | English | 157 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #592 | 1940 | new |
| Fern | English | 21 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #544 | 2025 | new |
Questions about Fern
How popular is the name Fern?
In 2025 it ranked #122 in Scotland. Official registers record 43,116 births across 7 countries.
When was Fern most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2025, at 105.2 births per 100,000.
Is Fern a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Fern is a girl name.