Fern
A girls’ name of Old English origin, meaning fern plant; symbol of grace and nature.
Babies a year
149
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#301
149 babies · up from #311
In 2025, 149 babies in England and Wales were named Fern. In the US, 86 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 1,341 in 1918.
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