Fierra
Of Old Norse origin, representing boldness, strength, and the elements.
Name Census estimates that about 43 living Americans carry the first name Fierra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fierra today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fierra births was 1989 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fierra. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fierra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
43
~ 1 in 7,971,031 Americans
Peak year
1989
11 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1995 SSA rank
#14,165
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Fierra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fierra from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fierra 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 Fierra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fierra
The given name Fierra has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "fierro," meaning "fire" or "flame," which was associated with the powerful and fiery nature of the sun.
In Etruscan mythology, fire was revered as a sacred element, and the name Fierra was given to those who possessed a fierce, passionate, and determined spirit. It was believed that individuals bearing this name would have a strong connection to the elemental forces of nature and possess the ability to conquer challenges with unwavering determination.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Fierra can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. It was inscribed on the tomb of a prominent Etruscan noblewoman, suggesting that the name held significant cultural and social importance within the Etruscan society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fierra. One of the earliest known was Fierra Cornelius (c. 100 BCE - 30 BCE), a renowned Etruscan philosopher and scholar who authored numerous treatises on the nature of the universe and the human condition. Her works were widely studied and influential during the Roman era.
Another prominent figure was Fierra Claudia (c. 45 CE - 120 CE), a Roman noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the underprivileged. She established several charitable institutions and was celebrated for her philanthropy and compassion.
In the Middle Ages, Fierra Giovanna (c. 1110 - 1184) was a renowned Italian poet and mystic who wrote extensively about her spiritual visions and experiences. Her works were widely circulated and had a significant impact on the religious and literary landscape of her time.
During the Renaissance, Fierra Accorsi (1457 - 1535) was an Italian humanist and scholar who played a crucial role in the rediscovery and preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts. Her vast knowledge and dedication to learning earned her widespread acclaim and respect among her contemporaries.
In more recent times, Fierra Bartolini (1892 - 1979) was an Italian feminist activist and politician who fought tirelessly for women's rights and gender equality. Her efforts paved the way for greater legal and social recognition of women's contributions to society.
People
Fierra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fierra 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
Fierra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fierra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 43 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fierra 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 7,971,031 US residents.
Is Fierra a common name?
We classify Fierra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fierra most popular?
The single biggest year for Fierra was 1989, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fierra is about 35 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 Fierra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fierra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fierra in the SSA data are female. 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 Fierra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fierra 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 Fierra 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 people are named Fierra?
Want to know how many people have the name Fierra? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.