girl's name
Fermina
fair-MEE-nah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 227
Fermina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 12 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fermina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Fermina?
In 2024, Fermina was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Fermina Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Fermina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fermina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fermina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fermina
- Spanish fair-MEE-nah
Sibling Names for Fermina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fermina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fermina
How popular is the name Fermina?
In 2024, Fermina was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Fermina a girl's or a boy's name?
Fermina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Fermina?
Fermina has 3 syllables.
When was Fermina most popular?
Fermina peaked in 1924, when 12 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.