Boy nameCurrently #4,453 in the USSteady
Fergus
//ˈfɜrɡəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Fergus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Fergus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Fergus |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Fergus through the decades
- Fergus peaked in 2024, when 23 babies were named Fergus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Fergus has risen 73% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Fergus currently ranks #4,453 in the US and is holding steady.