How popular is the name Ferrel in 2025?

Ferrel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Ferrel most popular?

Ferrel peaked in 1940, reaching #1802 among US boy names.

Ferrel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ferrel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1802 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1802

peak (1940)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Ferrel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Ferrel alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ferrel in 2025?: Ferrel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ferrel most popular?: Ferrel peaked in 1940, reaching #1802 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ferrel with classmates?: Ferrel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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