Fermin
Boy name · #3859 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Fermin? In official American birth records, Fermin has been tracked continuously since 1910, giving it 115 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Fermin, placing it at #3859 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2864, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Fermin.
The 115-year story
Fermin first appears in the Social Security records in 1910, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1993, when 86 boys were named Fermin — good for #1216 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Fermin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Fermin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Fermin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Fermin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Fermin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Fermin is most common
State-level data for Fermin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Fermin
Statistically, parents drawn to Fermin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Serafin, Jamin, Denton, Dejuan, and Alain.
SerafinJaminDentonDejuanAlainEfrainTyronFlavio
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Fermin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3693 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3712 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4011 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3497 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3201 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3106 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3123 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3059 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2864 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2847 |
| 2013 | 38 | #2955 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2954 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3046 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2467 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2381 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2186 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1848 |
| 2006 | 82 | #1713 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2129 |
| 2004 | 66 | #1857 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1936 |
| 2002 | 58 | #1916 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1816 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Fermin?
In official American birth records, the name Fermin first appeared in 1910 (over 115 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 115 years.
Is Fermin a popular boy name?
Fermin ranked #3859 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2864.
When was the name Fermin most popular?
Fermin peaked in 1993, when 86 American boys received the name (ranked #1216 that year). Since 1993 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Fermin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Fermin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.