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Fergie

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fergie: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

A diminutive of Fergus, Fergie ultimately derives from the Gaelic *Fearghas*, meaning 'man of vigour' or 'super-choice'. This spirited name gained international fame through the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, universally known as 'Fergie', while her friend and fellow pop culture icon Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson) of the Black Eyed Peas brought it into modern music. The name shares its root with Fergusson, a common surname found across Scottish place names, including the village of Fergushill. Today, Fergie remains a friendly, approachable nickname rather than a standard given name, but its bold, lively energy still makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unexpected with deep Scottish heritage.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2020)
#7113 babies
Total births
3since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).