Fernand is a charming and distinctive first name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'far' meaning journey, and 'nan', denoting daring or bold. It peaked in popularity during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, often favored by families with French heritage or influences. Today, Fernand remains a classic yet uncommon choice, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication.
The name Fernand experienced fluctuations in popularity over the given period. It started with a low of 7 births in 1882, then gradually increased to peak at 73 births in both 1922 and 1924. After this peak, there was a steady decline in the number of births named Fernand, dropping to as low as 5 births per year from 1967 onwards, with only a few exceptions. The most recent data point shows 7 births in 2017. Overall, there were 1493 births with the name Fernand during this period.