Name meaning & stats
Ferguson
Ferguson. 112 US babies since 1940, peak 2019. Notable Fergusons are 1.3× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2019
112 US babies were named Ferguson between 1940 and 2025.
Where Fergusons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Fergusons show up 1.3× 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 2019)