Boys name · California
Fernando in California
Fernando was the 191st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 197 babies named Fernando that year. Since 1912, California families have named 34,712 babies Fernando.
Popularity over time
Fernando in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 168th |
| 1930 | 45 | 148th |
| 1946 | 44 | 256th |
| 1962 | 166 | 184th |
| 1977 | 459 | 77th |
| 1993 | 849 | 80th |
| 2009 | 650 | 88th |
| 2025 | 197 | 191st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 168th in 1912 to 191st in 2025.
The most babies named Fernando in California in a single year was 947, in 1997. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Fernando reached its best rank of 40th in Arizona (1921). See Fernando in every state →
How popular is Fernando in California?
Fernando was the 191st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 197 babies named Fernando that year. Since 1912, California families have named 34,712 babies Fernando.
How many babies are named Fernando in California?
In 2025, 197 babies were named Fernando in California. The most babies named Fernando in California in a single year was 947, in 1997.
What is the rank of Fernando in California?
Fernando ranked 191st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1997.
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.
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