Ferrell

Boy name

Ferrell has been given to 2,073 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1935.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,073

Peak year

1935 (57 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

8% girls / 92% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ferrell — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Terrellboy

38,087 babies since 1885

Jerrellboy

7,298 babies since 1914

Derrellboy

5,880 babies since 1909

Farrellboy

4,827 babies since 1902

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ferrell?

Ferrell has been given to 2,073 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ferrell peak?

Ferrell peaked in 1935, when 57 babies were given the name.

Is Ferrell a girl or boy name?

Ferrell is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Ferrell are boys).

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