5,560births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Scotland
#387Scotland 2025
Ferne is a girl name family recorded 5,560 times in 6 countries since 1884. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#387 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2021, at 35.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ferne
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferne | English | 4,676 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1916 | – |
| Ferne | English | 719 | 🏴 England & Wales | #845 | 2018 | ▲ 47 % |
| Ferne | English | 97 | 🏴 Scotland | #387 | 2021 | ▲ 50 % |
| Ferne | English | 58 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1921 | – |
| Ferne | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1950 | – |
| Ferne | English | 5 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Ferne
How popular is the name Ferne?
In 2025 it ranked #387 in Scotland. Official registers record 5,560 births across 6 countries.
When was Ferne most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2021, at 35.9 births per 100,000.
Is Ferne a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ferne is a girl name.