Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Fern
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
1,341
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19182025
Quick answers about Fern
How many people are named Fern?
An estimated 7,716 living Americans are named Fern.
How rare is Fern?
Fern is uncommon among babies today, with 186 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 86.1% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Fern?
The median age of a living American named Fern is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 83 years old.
Is Fern still popular?
Yes — Fern is currently rising in popularity, with 186 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.5× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
86.1%
2025
186
All-time
37,666