Farrell
Boy nameFarrell has been given to 4,827 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1956.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,827
Peak year
1956 (99 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1902
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
10% girls / 90% boys
Rank through the decades
Farrell's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #974 |
| 1950 | #874 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Farrell — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Farrell.
FAQ
How popular is the name Farrell?
Farrell has been given to 4,827 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Farrell peak?
Farrell peaked in 1956, when 99 babies were given the name.
Is Farrell a girl or boy name?
Farrell is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Farrell are boys).
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