Ferdinand Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFUR-din-and / /ˈfɜːr.dɪ.nænd/German; Spanish; Latin
Meaning
Brave traveler; bold voyager
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ferdinand has roots in both Germanic and Latin languages. It became popular in Spain due to the influence of King Ferdinand II of Aragon, who united Spain in the late 15th century. The name has been borne by various historical figures, contributing to its prominence in European history. It has also been used in literature and the arts, symbolizing bravery and adventure.
Trend Summary
The name Ferdinand has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Fernand
- Ferdinando
International Variants
- Ferdinand (German)
- Fernando (Spanish)
- Ferdinando (Italian)
Famous people named Ferdinand
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
Ferdinand II of Aragon was a king who played a crucial role in the unification of Spain and the Spanish Inquisition.
Ferdinand Porsche was an Austrian automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche car company.
Ferdinand Marcos was a Filipino politician who served as the President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986.
Fictional characters named Ferdinand
Ferdinand the Bull is the main character in the children's book 'The Story of Ferdinand' by Munro Leaf, known for his gentle nature.
Ferdinand is a character in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest', who is the son of King Alonso.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ferdinand was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ferdinand has ranked as high as #626 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ferdinand has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ferdinand (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 32 |
1881 | 23 |
1882 | 48 |
1883 | 30 |
1884 | 55 |
1885 | 36 |
1886 | 40 |
1887 | 43 |
1888 | 42 |
1889 | 34 |
1890 | 33 |
1891 | 28 |
1892 | 33 |
1893 | 45 |
1894 | 44 |
1895 | 38 |
1896 | 40 |
1897 | 28 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 35 |
1900 | 41 |
1901 | 29 |
1902 | 32 |
1903 | 19 |
1904 | 36 |
1905 | 31 |
1906 | 34 |
1907 | 35 |
1908 | 35 |
1909 | 38 |
1910 | 48 |
1911 | 51 |
1912 | 113 |
1913 | 127 |
1914 | 204 |
1915 | 245 |
1916 | 246 |
1917 | 236 |
1918 | 259 |
1919 | 205 |
1920 | 185 |
1921 | 222 |
1922 | 214 |
1923 | 198 |
1924 | 185 |
1925 | 159 |
1926 | 161 |
1927 | 156 |
1928 | 156 |
1929 | 138 |
1930 | 145 |
1931 | 109 |
1932 | 109 |
1933 | 93 |
1934 | 83 |
1935 | 101 |
1936 | 116 |
1937 | 62 |
1938 | 100 |
1939 | 80 |
1940 | 61 |
1941 | 63 |
1942 | 70 |
1943 | 73 |
1944 | 59 |
1945 | 55 |
1946 | 47 |
1947 | 65 |
1948 | 68 |
1949 | 42 |
1950 | 53 |
1951 | 54 |
1952 | 69 |
1953 | 66 |
1954 | 69 |
1955 | 71 |
1956 | 66 |
1957 | 60 |
1958 | 53 |
1959 | 71 |
1960 | 63 |
1961 | 60 |
1962 | 50 |
1963 | 42 |
1964 | 37 |
1965 | 54 |
1966 | 56 |
1967 | 53 |
1968 | 57 |
1969 | 51 |
1970 | 56 |
1971 | 68 |
1972 | 45 |
1973 | 45 |
1974 | 36 |
1975 | 43 |
1976 | 38 |
1977 | 50 |
1978 | 34 |
1979 | 29 |
1980 | 35 |
1981 | 39 |
1982 | 46 |
1983 | 26 |
1984 | 25 |
1985 | 35 |
1986 | 31 |
1987 | 40 |
1988 | 24 |
1989 | 34 |
1990 | 35 |
1991 | 27 |
1992 | 28 |
1993 | 19 |
1994 | 27 |
1995 | 22 |
1996 | 27 |
1997 | 16 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 16 |
2001 | 22 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 20 |
2004 | 16 |
2005 | 16 |
2006 | 21 |
2007 | 24 |
2008 | 25 |
2009 | 20 |
2010 | 23 |
2011 | 20 |
2012 | 21 |
2013 | 24 |
2014 | 24 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 35 |
2017 | 17 |
2018 | 25 |
2019 | 20 |
2020 | 14 |
2021 | 16 |
2022 | 29 |
2023 | 29 |
2024 | 28 |