Fern is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6030 in 2000 with 18 recorded births. This places Fern in the top 34% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 186 births ranking #1220. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 100,887 girls born was named Fern. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Fern is a crisp botanical name with a calm, understated feel. It sounds grounded, natural, and gently distinctive.
The name has been used for generations and now fits especially well with the return of simple, quiet nature names. Its strength comes from restraint rather than flourish.