Ferry
boy nameFerry entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2725 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2725
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #3480 |
| 1930s | #3642 |
| 1940s | #3499 |
| 1950s | #3600 |
| 1960s | #4038 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ferry are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ferry alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ferry in 2025?
- Ferry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ferry most popular?
- Ferry peaked in 1926, reaching #2725 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ferry with classmates?
- Ferry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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