Fernanda Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fernanda is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fernanda?
Fernanda is spelled F-E-R-N-A-N-D-A. The name has 8 letters.
Fernanda at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Fernanda is derived from Germanic elements meaning “adventurous, bold journey” or “daring, brave.”
- Origin
- Fernanda is commonly associated with Iberian cultures, particularly Spanish and Portuguese, as a feminine form related to the male name Fernando.
- Pronunciation
- fer-NAN-da · 3 syllables
Fernanda Popularity in 2025
Rank#551
Recorded Births549
- Girls usage fell 51 places to #551 and recorded 63 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.
What Does the Name Fernanda Mean?
Fernanda is derived from Germanic elements meaning “adventurous, bold journey” or “daring, brave.”
Origin: Fernanda is commonly associated with Iberian cultures, particularly Spanish and Portuguese, as a feminine form related to the male name Fernando.
How Do You Pronounce Fernanda?
Pronunciationfer-NAN-da
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Fernanda?
- History
- The masculine name Fernando is historically documented in medieval Iberian contexts; Fernanda appears as a feminine form derived from Fernando in those linguistic traditions.
Fernanda Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 549 | #551 |
| 2024 | Girls | 612 | #500 |
| 2023 | Girls | 658 | #469 |
| 2022 | Girls | 690 | #460 |
| 2021 | Girls | 518 | #584 |
| 2020 | Girls | 512 | #571 |
| 2019 | Girls | 635 | #494 |
| 2018 | Girls | 631 | #493 |
| 2017 | Girls | 734 | #435 |
| 2016 | Girls | 688 | #462 |
| 2015 | Girls | 551 | #562 |
| 2014 | Girls | 585 | #529 |
| 2013 | Girls | 585 | #510 |
| 2012 | Girls | 823 | #380 |
| 2011 | Girls | 961 | #329 |
| 2010 | Girls | 936 | #344 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,274 | #258 |
| 2009 | Boys | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2008 | Girls | 767 | #421 |
| 2007 | Girls | 699 | #461 |
| 2006 | Girls | 738 | #432 |
| 2005 | Girls | 795 | #394 |
| 2004 | Girls | 591 | #498 |
| 2003 | Girls | 577 | #497 |
When Was Fernanda 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.
2009 · Girls
1,274 recorded births
National rank #258
2011 · Girls
961 recorded births
National rank #329
2010 · Girls
936 recorded births
National rank #344
2012 · Girls
823 recorded births
National rank #380
Where Fernanda Ranked Highest in 2025
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #217 | 7 |
| TX | #239 | 144 |
| CA | #286 | 114 |
| AZ | #372 | 18 |
| OR | #396 | 9 |
| CO | #406 | 14 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |
| KS | #445 | 7 |