Ferdinand Name Popularity and Statistics
Ferdinand is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ferdinand?
Ferdinand is spelled F-E-R-D-I-N-A-N-D. The name has 9 letters.
Ferdinand Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,249
Recorded Births24
- Boys usage fell 353 places to #4,249 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ferdinand Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2024 | Boys | 28 | #3,896 |
| 2023 | Boys | 29 | #3,802 |
| 2022 | Boys | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2021 | Boys | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2019 | Boys | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2017 | Boys | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2016 | Boys | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2015 | Boys | 20 | #4,711 |
| 2014 | Boys | 24 | #4,138 |
| 2013 | Boys | 24 | #4,064 |
| 2012 | Boys | 21 | #4,533 |
| 2011 | Boys | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2010 | Boys | 23 | #4,241 |
| 2009 | Boys | 20 | #4,748 |
| 2008 | Boys | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2007 | Boys | 24 | #4,127 |
| 2006 | Boys | 21 | #4,370 |
| 2005 | Boys | 16 | #5,034 |
| 2004 | Boys | 16 | #5,007 |
| 2003 | Boys | 20 | #4,114 |
| 2002 | Boys | 15 | #4,919 |
When Was Ferdinand Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
259 recorded births
National rank #363
1916 · Boys
246 recorded births
National rank #339
1915 · Boys
245 recorded births
National rank #336
1917 · Boys
236 recorded births
National rank #362
Where Ferdinand Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,731 | 9 |