Name meaning & stats
Fergus
Fergus. 508 US babies since 1940, peak 2024. Notable Ferguss are 1.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2024
508 US babies were named Fergus between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ferguss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Ferguss show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2024)