boy's name

Ferdy

FUR-dee (English)

  • Origin Dutch
  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 5
  • Popularity Rare
  • Births on record 40

Ferdy is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.

  • Ferdy is a name of Dutch origin.
  • Peaked in France in 1963, when 5 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1963.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.

Ferdy Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1990s.

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'60 '70 '80 '90
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Births named Ferdy by decade in France
Decade Births
1960s 5
1970s 5
1980s 0
1990s 10

How Popular Is Ferdy?

In 1995, Ferdy was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.

Where Ferdy Is Used

France #3,161 5 in 1995
England & Wales #6,108 3 in 2025
United States #11,461 6 in 2010

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Ferdy

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Ferdy Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ferdy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Ferdy

  • English FUR-dee

Sibling Names for Ferdy

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ferdy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Ferdy

How popular is the name Ferdy?

In 1995, Ferdy was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.

Is Ferdy a girl's or a boy's name?

Ferdy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Ferdy?

Ferdy has 2 syllables.

When was Ferdy most popular?

Ferdy peaked in 1963, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.

Is Ferdy a good name?

That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ferdy currently ranks #6,108 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.