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Fern

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Fern, coming from the Old English “fearn,” is an English word for a certain type of leafy plant.

History:
Fern was first used as a name during the late 19th century, when flower and “dainty” plant names were commonly given to girls.

Pronunciation: fern.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.024 % named Fern
0.003 % named Ferne

Popularity of Fern:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 177th most popular.
1910-1920: 176th most popular.
1920-1930: 208th most popular.
1930-1940: 309th most popular.
1940-1950: 463rd most popular.
1950-1960: 693rd most popular.
1960-2000: N/A

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