Ferdinand is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2269 in 2025 with 10 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 24 births ranking #1048. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 27,194 boys born was named Ferdinand. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.