Ferguson
Pronunciation: [ f-ERG-uhs-uhn ]
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Ferguson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 107 babies have been named Ferguson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ferguson is past its peak , currently ranked #28,601 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,601
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Celtic origin
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#28,594 in US
Cantonese Chinese origin
"sky, firmament"
#28,618 in US
Latin origin
"craftsman, smith"
#28,599 in US
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About the Name Ferguson
Ferguson is a boy name .
Ferguson is currently ranked #28,601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ferguson include Fer, Ferg, Fergy, Fergie, Fergu, Ferguy, Ferguie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Fey, and Feie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ferguson include Fergus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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