Ferdia
Ferdia was the #348 boys' name in Ireland in 2025 (11 babies).
Ferdia as a boy’s name
- England & Wales
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | England & Wales | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | #395 (3) | #348 (11) |
| 2024 | #5,120 (3) | — | #472 (7) |
| 2023 | — | — | #436 (8) |
| 2022 | #4,790 (3) | — | #349 (12) |
| 2021 | — | — | #279 (16) |
| 2020 | — | #304 (5) | #361 (11) |
| 2019 | — | — | #335 (12) |
| 2018 | — | — | #572 (5) |
| 2017 | — | — | #418 (8) |
| 2016 | — | — | #412 (8) |
| 2015 | — | — | #421 (8) |
| 2014 | — | — | #468 (7) |
| 2013 | — | — | #534 (5) |
| 2012 | — | — | #457 (7) |
| 2011 | — | — | #366 (11) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2021 at #279.
- Holding steady over the last five years.
- First recorded in Ireland in 1984.
How common is it?
about 1 in 2,200 baby boys in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet fewer than 1. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 2,800 | uncommon |
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | about 1 in 2,200 | uncommon |
Next year
On its recent trend, Ferdia is likely to keep falling in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 3,200 baby boys. Likely range 1 in 1,900 to 1 in 5,600.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.