Farrell
Every Farrell since 1902 — 4,827 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Farrell
Farrell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1902, 4,827 American babies have been named Farrell — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1956, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Farrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Farrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,909 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,272 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,257 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,058 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,891 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,760 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,464 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,034 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,776 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,224 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,393 | 11 | #7,202 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,000 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,745 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,501 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,934 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,415 | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,272 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,855 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,083 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,718 | 21 | #4,025 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,166 | 12 | #5,840 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,180 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,718 | 12 | #5,680 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,151 | 10 | #5,634 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,852 | 11 | #4,783 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,454 | 19 | #2,633 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,021 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,519 | 35 | #1,517 |
| 1970 | — | — | 49 | #1,184 |
| 1965 | — | — | 68 | #894 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,658 | 51 | #1,086 |
| 1955 | — | — | 69 | #894 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,770 | 62 | #874 |
| 1945 | — | — | 49 | #920 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,615 | 63 | #784 |
| 1935 | — | — | 96 | #592 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,451 | 76 | #724 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,609 | 49 | #974 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,729 | 34 | #1,241 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,559 | 32 | #1,148 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Farrell in 2025?
Farrell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Farrell?
4,827 babies have been named Farrell in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Farrell most popular?
Farrell peaked in 1956, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Farrell a boy or girl name?
Farrell is used for both: about 10% of babies named Farrell have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Farrell rising or falling?
Farrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.