Fernando Boy

Popularity: #330 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationfer-NAN-do / /fɛrˈnændoʊ/

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: brave traveler; Portuguese: adventurous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Fernando has roots in the Visigothic name 'Ferdinand', which means 'bold journey'. It has been popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance due to its association with various kings and nobility in Spain and Portugal. It has also been used in literature and arts, symbolizing bravery and adventure.

Trend Summary

Fernando has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ferdinand
  • Fernand

International Variants

  • Ferdinand (German)
  • Fernando (Italian)
  • Ferdinando (Italian)
  • Fernando (Spanish)
  • Ferdinand (French)

Famous people named Fernando

Fernando Alonso is a Spanish Formula One racing driver known for winning two World Championships.

Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet and writer, regarded as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century.

Fernando Valenzuela is a former Mexican professional baseball pitcher who became a star in Major League Baseball.

Fernando Torres is a retired Spanish footballer who played for clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea, and was part of the Spanish national team that won the UEFA Euro 2008.

Fictional characters named Fernando

Fernando is a character in the musical 'Mamma Mia!', known for his romantic involvement with Donna.

Fernando is a character in the animated film 'Rio', serving as a supporting character in the story.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fernando was first seen in the United States in 1880. Fernando has ranked as high as #270 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Fernando has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fernando (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 229
25%
CA 208
23%
FL 60
7%
AZ 43
5%
IL 30
3%
NC 29
3%
NY 27
3%
GA 26
3%
WA 23
3%
NV 19
2%
VA 16
2%
IN 14
2%
OK 13
1%
OR 13
1%
NM 13
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18808
18826
18836
188410
18859
18869
18885
18927
18948
18955
18966
18978
18985
18998
190012
19016
190211
19036
190416
19066
19076
190812
190916
191023
191118
191234
191330
191454
191556
191658
191780
191884
191983
192096
1921130
1922119
1923136
1924153
1925162
1926136
1927189
1928146
1929148
1930173
1931177
1932132
1933132
1934132
1935128
1936121
1937150
1938141
1939131
1940164
1941133
1942183
1943164
1944180
1945220
1946219
1947264
1948312
1949268
1950344
1951406
1952424
1953530
1954572
1955532
1956517
1957530
1958528
1959610
1960583
1961611
1962634
1963596
1964620
1965549
1966603
1967588
1968648
1969680
1970764
1971828
1972783
1973808
1974842
1975914
1976886
19771,136
19781,081
19791,130
19801,266
19811,241
19821,367
19831,280
19841,284
19851,292
19861,323
19871,202
19881,361
19891,582
19901,731
19911,898
19921,880
19931,798
19941,832
19951,872
19961,875
19972,315
19982,057
19992,175
20002,602
20012,601
20022,423
20032,554
20042,578
20052,440
20062,758
20072,687
20082,383
20092,126
20101,953
20111,706
20121,482
20131,429
20141,404
20151,348
20161,245
20171,142
20181,093
20191,065
2020938
2021906
2022976
2023969
2024951