Find out how popular the first name Fermina has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fermina by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Fermina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Fermina.

The history of the first name Fermina

The name Fermina is believed to have its origins in Latin, derived from the word "firma," meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Firmus, which was a common Roman name during the ancient Roman era.

Fermina was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it did appear occasionally in historical records and texts. One of the earliest known references is in the writings of the Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC - 65 AD), who mentioned a woman named Fermina in one of his letters.

During the Middle Ages, the name Fermina was rarely used, but it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this time was Fermina Beltrán (c. 1475 - 1540), a Spanish poet and writer who was part of the literary circle in the court of Queen Isabella I of Castile.

In the 17th century, Fermina Acuña de Navarra (1620 - 1707) was a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Madrid. She was known for her piety and charitable works, and her name became associated with virtue and generosity.

The 19th century saw the rise of a few notable individuals named Fermina. Fermina Sarrasqueta (1809 - 1868) was a Spanish composer and pianist who wrote several operas and instrumental works. Fermina Marquez (1840 - 1925) was a Cuban revolutionary who fought alongside José Martí in the struggle for Cuban independence from Spain.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Fermina Daza, the central character in Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Love in the Time of Cholera" (1985). Although a fictional character, Fermina Daza became an iconic figure in Latin American literature and helped to popularize the name once again.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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