Firmin

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Firmin

Gender: Masculine
Language: English, French, Swiss
Etymology:
Firmin is the English and French form of the Latin name Firminius, from Firmus, meaning “Firm.”

History:
Firmus was a common Latin name among early Christians, who approved of its connotations of “steadiness” and “constancy.” As such, it belonged to several early saints and was found in England until the 16th century and the Reformation.

Many of the early St. Firmins became bishops in France; the name Firmin was a favorite in France until the 20th century.

Pronunciation: fir-men.

Alternates:
Italian: Firmino.
Latin: Firminius.
Portuguese: Firmino.
Spanish: Fermin, Firmino.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
St. Firminus of Amiens (4th century)
Said to be Amiens first bishop.
St. Firminus of Metz (-496)
A bishop of Metz, France.
St. Firminus of Uzes (-553)
A bishop of Uzes, France.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.005 % named Fermin
less than 0.004 % named Firmin

Popularity of Firmin:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

In France...
1900: 116th most popular.
1910: 113th most popular.
1930: 158th most popular.
1940: N/A
1942: 191st most popular.

Popularity of Fermin:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1950: N/A
1950-1960: 943rd most popular.
1960-2000: N/A