Fernando is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #10431 in 1998 with 8 recorded births. This places Fernando in the bottom 37% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 18 births ranking #6581. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 220,861 girls born was named Fernando. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Fernando is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand and is usually explained as meaning something like "bold journey" or "brave traveller". It has a noble, melodic sound and a long royal history.
The name has been used widely across Iberian and Latin American cultures for centuries. Its staying power comes from its balance of history, warmth, and international familiarity.