Fermin
Of Spanish origin meaning "firm" or "steadfast".
Name Census estimates that about 3,809 living Americans carry the first name Fermin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fermin today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fermin births was 1993 (86 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fermin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
3.8K
~ 1 in 89,985 Americans
Peak year
1993
86 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,711
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Fermin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fermin from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 765 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fermin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fermin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fermins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, California, New Mexico recorded the most babies named Fermin, while Washington, Colorado, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 311 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fermin
The name Fermin has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "firmus," which means "firm" or "steadfast." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as strong, resolute, or unwavering in their convictions.
During the Roman era, the name Fermin was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical records and inscriptions. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a soldier named Fermin in his accounts of the Roman campaigns in Germania.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Fermin gained popularity among early Christian communities. It was particularly common in regions where Latin was the predominant language, such as parts of Italy, Spain, and France. In the Middle Ages, several notable figures bore the name Fermin, including Saint Fermin, the first bishop of Pamplona, Spain, who lived in the 3rd century AD.
Another prominent individual named Fermin was Fermin Caballero (1800-1876), a Spanish writer, historian, and politician who served as the Minister of Public Works in Spain during the 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the development of infrastructure and transportation in the country.
In the realm of arts and literature, Fermin Toro (1807-1885) was a Venezuelan poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary movement known as the "Costumbrista" movement, which aimed to depict the customs and traditions of Venezuelan society.
Fermin Muguruza (1963-2012) was a Spanish musician and singer-songwriter, renowned for being the founding member and lead vocalist of the influential Basque rock band Kortatu. He was an influential figure in the Basque cultural scene and helped popularize the use of the Basque language in music.
Fermin Cañedo (1951-2017) was a Mexican actor and comedian, widely recognized for his comedic roles in various Mexican films and television shows. He was known for his ability to portray a wide range of comedic characters and contributed significantly to the Mexican entertainment industry.
People
Fermin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fermin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fermin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fermin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,809 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fermin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 89,985 US residents.
Is Fermin a common name?
We classify Fermin as "Rare". It ranks above 95.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,804 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fermin most popular?
The single biggest year for Fermin was 1993, when 86 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fermin is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fermin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fermin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.