Fergus Name Popularity and Statistics
Fergus 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 Fergus?
Fergus is spelled F-E-R-G-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Fergus Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,045
Recorded Births19
- Boys usage fell 724 places to #5,045 and recorded 5 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.
Fergus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 19 | #5,045 |
| 2024 | Boys | 24 | #4,321 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Boys | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2021 | Boys | 22 | #4,494 |
| 2020 | Boys | 13 | #6,296 |
| 2019 | Boys | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2018 | Boys | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2017 | Boys | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2016 | Boys | 20 | #4,776 |
| 2015 | Boys | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Boys | 20 | #4,621 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 12 | #6,578 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Boys | 12 | #6,763 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 10 | #6,976 |
| 2003 | Boys | 11 | #6,258 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Boys | 8 | #7,536 |
When Was Fergus 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.
2024 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,321
2023 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #4,456
2021 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #4,494
2015 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #4,545
Where Fergus Ranked Highest in 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #783 | 5 |