Farrell
boy nameFarrell entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #589 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#589
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1029 |
| 1910s | #1171 |
| 1920s | #1028 |
| 1930s | #689 |
| 1940s | #859 |
| 1950s | #871 |
| 1960s | #1060 |
| 1970s | #1527 |
| 1980s | #2525 |
| 1990s | #4988 |
| 2000s | #4959 |
| 2010s | #7832 |
| 2020s | #10286 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Farrell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Farrell alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 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 boy names.
- When was the name Farrell most popular?
- Farrell peaked in 1935, reaching #589 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Farrell with classmates?
- Farrell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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