Fernando Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Fernando is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Fernando?
Fernando is spelled F-E-R-N-A-N-D-O. The name has 8 letters.
Fernando at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Fernando means “bold voyager” or “brave journey.”
- Origin
- Fernando is a name commonly associated with the Spanish and Portuguese languages and cultures.
- Pronunciation
- fer-NAHN-do · 3 syllables
Fernando Popularity in 2025
Rank#387
Recorded Births819
- Boys usage fell 35 places to #387 and recorded 133 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 Fernando Mean?
Fernando means “bold voyager” or “brave journey.”
Origin: Fernando is a name commonly associated with the Spanish and Portuguese languages and cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Fernando?
Pronunciationfer-NAHN-do
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Fernando?
- History
- The name Fernando has been used historically in the Iberian Peninsula and has been borne by monarchs and nobility in Spain and Portugal.
Fernando Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 819 | #387 |
| 2024 | Boys | 952 | #352 |
| 2023 | Boys | 970 | #344 |
| 2022 | Boys | 976 | #342 |
| 2021 | Boys | 906 | #358 |
| 2020 | Boys | 938 | #342 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,065 | #315 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,093 | #311 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,142 | #306 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,245 | #289 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,348 | #272 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,404 | #264 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,429 | #254 |
| 2012 | Girls | 9 | #11,257 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,482 | #243 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,706 | #209 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,953 | #189 |
| 2009 | Girls | 9 | #11,459 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,126 | #179 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,383 | #164 |
When Was Fernando 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.
2006 · Boys
2,758 recorded births
National rank #151
2007 · Boys
2,687 recorded births
National rank #157
2000 · Boys
2,602 recorded births
National rank #150
2001 · Boys
2,601 recorded births
National rank #153
Where Fernando 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #191 | 197 |
| AZ | #200 | 42 |
| TX | #202 | 194 |
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| NV | #243 | 12 |
| OR | #312 | 13 |
| WA | #351 | 21 |
| AR | #353 | 9 |