Masculine dossier · first seen 1916
Fergus
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
24
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Fergus
How many people are named Fergus?
An estimated 483 living Americans are named Fergus.
How rare is Fergus?
Fergus is very rare among babies today, with 19 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 20.8% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Fergus?
The median age of a living American named Fergus is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 28 years old.
Is Fergus still popular?
Yes — Fergus is currently rising in popularity, with 19 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
1916Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
20.8%
2025
19
All-time
568