Boy nameCurrently #12,861 in the USSteady
Ferguson
//ˈfɜrɡəsən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20228 lettersStarts with F
Meaning & origin
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Ferguson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ferguson |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Ferguson through the decades
- Ferguson peaked in 2022, when 8 babies were named Ferguson in the US.
- The 2010s were Ferguson's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Ferguson has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ferguson currently ranks #12,861 in the US and is holding steady.