Fermin
Boy name · French · Latin · Spanish
Meaningfirm, steadfast · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,008 in 1949
28 babies were named Fermin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 351 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Fermin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Fermin, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Fermin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFermin first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1949, when it ranked #1,008. Today it's #3,848, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFermin was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 28,490 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 60,976.
- TrendFermin has slipped 351 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Fermin means “firm, steadfast”. Our records link it to French, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Fermin
Fermin is a boy name of French, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “firm, steadfast”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-min”. US birth records list Fermin for boys from 1910 to 2025, in 115 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1949, when it ranked #1,008 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 | 49,875 boys |
| 1920s | 26 | 38,314 boys |
| 1930s | 23 | 42,882 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 49,358 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 50,226 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 48,733 boys |
| 1970s | 30 | 32,852 boys |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,536 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,484 boys |
| 2000s | 32 | 30,950 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,733 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,824 boys |
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- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
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- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Fermin
What does the name Fermin mean?
Fermin means “firm, steadfast” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Fermin?
Fermin has French, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Fermin a boy or girl name?
Fermin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fermin?
Fermin ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1949 (#1,008).