Fermín

Fermín is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Fermín at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Firmin

About the name Fermín

Fermín belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Firmin.

In the United States, Fermín first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1009 in 1949, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 4,804 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fermín in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#1009 in 1949
Peak year
1993
Babies named Fermín in 2024
30
Total since 1880
4,804

Spellings & short forms

Firmin

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fermín mean?

The meaning of Fermín is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Fermín a boy or girl name?

Fermín is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Fermín?

Fermín comes from the Spanish tradition. It is also spelled Firmin.

How popular is the name Fermín?

Fermín first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #1009 in 1949, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.