How Popular (or Rare) was Fergus in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#243
1996 Rank
120
1996 Births
#243
Best Rank (1996)
122
Peak Year (1997)
2,532
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 2,654
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Top 7%
Among UK boys' names in 1996
Moderately Popular · 1 in 2,654 births

📊 The Fergus Story

Fergus is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #243 in 1996 with 120 recorded births. This places Fergus in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 122 births ranking #244. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,654 boys born was named Fergus. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish and Irish Gaelic  |  Meaning: man of vigour; strong man

Fergus is a sturdy Gaelic classic meaning something like "man of vigour" or "strong man". It feels earthy, historic, and unmistakably Celtic.

The name appears in Gaelic legend and long historical use in both Scotland and Ireland. Its modern appeal comes from sounding robust and traditional without being too common.

Did you know?Fergus is one of the old Gaelic names that still carries a strong legendary flavour.
Similar namesCallum, Hamish, Magnus, Ronan, Ruairi

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