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1928

First Year

2020

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#3779

Peak Rank

395

Total Count

47

Years Active

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## The Story of Fernandez

Fernandez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 15 Fernandezs were born — ranking #3,779 that year. As of 2026, Fernandez ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 395 Fernandezs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Fernandez

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fernandez is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Fernandes
* [Fernanda](/fernanda)
* [Fernando](/fernando)
* [Hernandez](/hernandez)
* Hernandes
* [Fernand](/fernand)
* [Fernande](/fernande)
* Friends
* Fronds
* Verandas
* Fermenters
* Verandahs

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Fernandez

What does the name Fernandez mean?

Fernandez is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fernandez in 2026?

In 2026, Fernandez ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Fernandez most popular?

Fernandez reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,779 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Fernandez a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fernandez is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fernandez?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fernandez include Brentt, Ramell, Travelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦BrenttPeak #3779](/brentt)[👦RamellPeak #3779](/ramell)[👦TravellePeak #3779](/travelle)[👦DeondrayPeak #3779](/deondray)[👦ParasPeak #3779](/paras)[👦RontrellPeak #3779](/rontrell)[👦KassidyPeak #3779](/kassidy)[👦XaiPeak #3779](/xai)

## About the name Fernandez 

Fernandez is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 395 births in the dataset. Fernandez's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,779\. Use the chart and map above to compare Fernandez's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1990 → ](/year/1990)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "F" → ](/letter/f)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.