Fermon
Of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 63 living Americans carry the first name Fermon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fermon today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fermon births was 1935 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fermon. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Fermon is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Fermons were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fermon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
63
~ 1 in 5,440,545 Americans
Peak year
1935
12 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,253
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Fermon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fermon from the 1900s through to the 1960s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 81 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fermon 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 Fermon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fermons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fermon
The name Fermon is believed to have originated from the Latin word "firmus," meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is a relatively uncommon name that has its roots in ancient Roman culture. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 2nd century AD, when it was mentioned in a Roman inscription found in the city of Pompeii.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Fermon was a Roman soldier who served in the Praetorian Guard during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. His name was carved onto a memorial stone, which is now housed in the Capitoline Museums in Rome.
In the 5th century, Fermon was the name of a Christian martyr who was persecuted and executed for his faith during the reign of the Vandal king Huneric in North Africa. His story is recounted in the writings of the historian Victor of Vita.
During the Middle Ages, the name Fermon was relatively rare, but it appeared occasionally in various European regions. One notable figure was Fermon de Campania, a 12th-century Italian monk and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Fermon was the name of a French Protestant reformer who was executed for his religious beliefs during the French Wars of Religion. His full name was Fermon de Bèze, and he was a close associate of John Calvin.
Another historically significant figure named Fermon was Fermon de Roussillon, a 17th-century French nobleman and military commander who played a prominent role in the Thirty Years' War. He was born in 1604 and died in 1672.
While the name Fermon has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, reflecting its Roman origins and the enduring influence of Latin on many languages and naming traditions.
People
Fermon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fermon 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
Fermon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fermon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 63 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fermon 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 5,440,545 US residents.
Is Fermon a common name?
We classify Fermon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fermon most popular?
The single biggest year for Fermon was 1935, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fermon is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fermon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fermon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fermon 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.
Is Fermon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fermon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fermon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Fermon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Fermon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.