NAME PROFILE
Fergus
Faith; derived from the Arabic word 'iman' representing belief and trust. This name characterizes a person with a luminous spirit who inspires confidence and remains deeply rooted in their convictions.
Key Stats
| Total births | 568 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1916 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, Arabic, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NY — 67%MN — 33%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Imani Hakim (Actress, Everybody Hates Chris) · Imani Coppola (Singer-songwriter, Legend of a Cowgirl) · Imani Perry (Author and Scholar, South to America) · Imani McGee-Stafford (Professional Basketball Player, WNBA) · Imani Uzuri (Vocalist and Composer, The Girl of My Dreams)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ManiYaniMimi
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