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Fern

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Fern was most popular in 1918, when 1,356 American babies were given the name — ranking #284 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,321, with 186 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 38,195 people named Fern.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#284
Births that year1,356
Total since 188038,195

Fern over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Fern’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org