Ferguson
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 3 syllables
"Son of Fergus"

From Modern American

The name Ferguson appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Ferguson at a glance
MeaningSon of Fergus
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#10650
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Origin & history of Ferguson
1
Modern American roots
The name Ferguson appears to be a rare, modern, regional, surname-based, or creatively spelled name, and a widely documented traditional meaning is not clearly established. For names like Ferguson, the safest interpretation is to treat the name as a distinctive contemporary form rather than assign it an unsupported ancient origin. If the name resembles a known root name, place name, family name, or cultural form, its meaning may be connected to that source, but the exact meaning should be considered uncertain unless supported by family, cultural, or linguistic context.
2
Root name
The root form of Ferguson is Ferguson — meaning Son of Fergus.
3
Modern usage
Ferguson remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Ferguson?
2019 peak year
Ferguson first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1914. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2019, 8 babies received the name (ranked #9147). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #10650), with roughly 7 babies named Ferguson each year. Ferguson's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 141 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #9,147)
7 Avg. per year
(last decade)
70 Total registrations
last 10 years
141 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #10,650) Rare
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ferguson
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
F6
E5
R9
G7
U3
S1
O6
N5
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
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Personality of Ferguson
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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