Girls name · Illinois
Fern in Illinois
Fern was the 1479th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Fern that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,351 babies Fern.
Popularity over time
Fern in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | 94th |
| 1918 | 115 | 122nd |
| 1926 | 73 | 149th |
| 1934 | 23 | 257th |
| 1943 | 20 | 324th |
| 1951 | 18 | 400th |
| 1959 | 15 | 573rd |
| 2025 | 5 | 1479th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 94th in 1910 to 1479th in 2025.
The most babies named Fern in Illinois in a single year was 123, in 1916. Its best showing was 89th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Fern reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1912). See Fern in every state →
How popular is Fern in Illinois?
Fern was the 1479th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Fern that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,351 babies Fern.
How many babies are named Fern in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Fern in Illinois. The most babies named Fern in Illinois in a single year was 123, in 1916.
What is the rank of Fern in Illinois?
Fern ranked 1479th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 89th among girls names in 1911.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.