Fern is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3418 in 2013 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 186 births ranking #1220. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 666.7%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 38,139 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.