Girls name · Illinois
Fern in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 2,351 babies are named Fern across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1479 most popular girls name, with 5 born.
Popularity over time
Fern in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 44 | #94 |
| 1918 | 115 | #122 |
| 1926 | 73 | #149 |
| 1934 | 23 | #257 |
| 1943 | 20 | #324 |
| 1951 | 18 | #400 |
| 1959 | 15 | #573 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1479 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 1916, with 123 Fern births. Fern's highest rank in Illinois was #89, set in 1911.
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #89 in 1911 to #1587 in 2021, starting at #94 in 1910 and ending at #1479 in 2025.
Nationally, Fern's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #19 in 1912. See Fern in every state →
How popular is Fern in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 2,351 babies are named Fern across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1479 most popular girls name, with 5 born.
How many babies are named Fern in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 5 births of babies named Fern in 2025.
What is the rank of Fern in Illinois?
Fern ranked #1479 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.