girl's name
Ferne
FURN (English)
- Origin English
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 5,509
Scotland
#702
2024 births
Ferne is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Ferne is a name of English origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 247 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ferne Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 53 |
| 1890s | 276 |
| 1900s | 435 |
| 1910s | 1,578 |
| 1920s | 1,358 |
| 1930s | 466 |
| 1940s | 297 |
| 1950s | 159 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Ferne?
In 2020, Ferne was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Ferne 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 Ferne
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ferne Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ferne over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ferne
- English FURN
Sibling Names for Ferne
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ferne — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ferne
How popular is the name Ferne?
In 2020, Ferne was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Ferne a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferne is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ferne?
Ferne has 1 syllable.
When was Ferne most popular?
Ferne peaked in 1916, when 247 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Ferne a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ferne currently ranks #702 in the United States. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.