Farrell
girl nameFarrell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2187 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2187
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3275 |
| 1920s | #3745 |
| 1930s | #3082 |
| 1940s | #3662 |
| 1950s | #4620 |
| 1960s | #5689 |
| 1970s | #7605 |
| 1980s | #7508 |
| 1990s | #11434 |
| 2000s | #13670 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Farrell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Farrell alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Farrell in 2025?
- Farrell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Farrell most popular?
- Farrell peaked in 1934, reaching #2187 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Farrell with classmates?
- Farrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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