Holding steady.
Popularity of Fermina since 1913
Babies named Fermina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Fermina is a rare Spanish feminine name with ancient Latin roots. Although it was first recorded in the U.S. in 1913, the name saw its peak usage in 1924, after which it quickly faded. In our most recent data, it has effectively fallen out of common use, with a trajectory that has remained stable at near-zero frequency for decades. The name is culturally tied to Saint Fermín and is more commonly found in Spain and Latin America than in English-speaking countries, though even there it is considered highly unusual today.
Fermina is the Spanish feminine form of Fermín, itself from the Latin 'Firmus' meaning 'firm' or 'strong'. The name was historically used in Spain and Latin America, often in honor of Saint Fermín, the patron saint of Pamplona. Despite its ancient roots, it has seen limited use compared to other Spanish feminine names and is now considered rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mina, Fina
Sibling names for Fermina
Names that share Fermina's style, for a brother or sister.
