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The name Fern has a fascinating history of popularity in the United States, as evidenced by the birth statistics from 1884 to 2022. While it may not have been among the most popular names during these years, its consistent appearance on the list shows that Fern has maintained a steady presence in American naming trends.
The name first appeared in the late 19th century, with five births recorded in 1884. It continued to appear sporadically throughout the early and mid-20th century, with varying numbers of births each year. The highest number of Fern births occurred in 1915, with a notable 26 babies named Fern that year. This was followed by another peak in 1920 and 1921, with 21 births each year.
However, the popularity of the name Fern began to decline after the 1930s. From 1940 onwards, the number of Fern births fluctuated between five and eight per year. It is interesting to note that despite this decline in popularity, the name Fern has maintained a consistent presence even into recent years, with five births recorded as recently as 2022.
Overall, from 1884 to 2022, there were a total of 513 babies named Fern born in the United States. This shows that while Fern may not have been one of the most popular names throughout history, it has nonetheless maintained a consistent and notable presence among American parents' naming choices for their daughters.