Fher
A masculine name of Spanish origin representing "fighter" or "one who fights."
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Fher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fher today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fher births was 2008 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fher. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2008
13 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2011 SSA rank
#9,971
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Fher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fher from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fher by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fher
The name Fher has its origins dating back to ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the old Persian word "fehrā," which translates to "fortunate" or "prosperous." This name was popular among the ruling classes and nobility during the Achaemenid Empire, which spanned from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fher can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual rock relief commissioned by the Achaemenid king Darius the Great in 520 BCE. This inscription, carved on a cliff face in present-day Kermanshah Province, Iran, mentions a nobleman named Fher who served as a trusted advisor to the king.
In ancient religious texts, such as the Avesta, the sacred scripture of Zoroastrianism, the name Fher is associated with concepts of good fortune, prosperity, and divine blessings. It was believed that individuals bearing this name were destined for success and prosperity in their endeavors.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Fher. One of the most renowned was Fher ibn Khorasani, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 10th century CE. His literary works, including the epic poem "Shahnameh," have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Fher al-Din Attar, a 12th-century Persian poet, theoretician, and hagiographer. His works, such as the "Conference of the Birds," explored themes of Sufism and mysticism and have inspired generations of writers and philosophers.
In the realm of science and mathematics, Fher al-Din al-Razi, a Persian polymath born in 854 CE, made significant contributions to fields such as medicine, chemistry, and philosophy. He is credited with pioneering the practice of experimental science and is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Islamic science.
Fher Khan, a 16th-century ruler of the Mughal Empire, was renowned for his military prowess and leadership. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Mughal power in South Asia, and his victories have been extensively documented in historical accounts.
Another notable bearer of the name was Fher Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and military leader who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century. His reforms and leadership during a period of political upheaval helped maintain the stability and influence of the Ottoman Empire in the region.
People
Fher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fher going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Fher a common name?
We classify Fher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fher most popular?
The single biggest year for Fher was 2008, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fher is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fher in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fher in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fher can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Fher?
Find out how many people share the name Fher on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.