How old is someone named Fernando?
The average Fernando is 31 years old.
Half of all living Fernandos are between 18 and 42.
When was Fernando popular?
Fernando is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2006 but no single era. You'll meet Fernandos of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 91 | 0 |
| 1910s | 520 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,415 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,423 | 170 |
| 1940s | 2,107 | 940 |
| 1950s | 5,012 | 3,300 |
| 1960s | 6,149 | 5,000 |
| 1970s | 9,246 | 8,300 |
| 1980s | 13,355 | 13,000 |
| 1990s | 19,601 | 19,000 |
| 2000s | 25,257 | 25,000 |
| 2010s | 13,892 | 14,000 |
| 2020s | 5,561 | 5,500 |
How many Fernandos are still alive?
About 93,000 Fernandos are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Fernando since 1880.
Nearly every Fernando ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Fernando?
About two in five living Fernandos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Fernando an old name?
Somewhat. Fernando is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Fernando will be 45 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Fernando a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Fernandos are men.
Names the same age as Fernando
NAME TWIN
Fernando's name twin is Luis. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Luis's age curve is the closest match to Fernando's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Fernando
How old is the average Fernando?
The average Fernando in the US is 31 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Fernando?
About 93,000 Fernandos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Fernando most popular?
In 2006, when about 2,800 baby boys were named Fernando.
Is Fernando a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 39% of living Fernandos, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this