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Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ferdinand?

Recorded births named Ferdinand by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	8,909 births
England & Wales since 1996	307 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ferdinand's popularity over time

Babies named Ferdinand per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1918 (259/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2008 (24/yr).

When was Ferdinand popular?

Ferdinand reached its peak in 1918, when it was the #766 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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