Farren
Every Farren since 1952 — 1,053 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Farren
Farren is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,364 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 1,053 American babies have been named Farren — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1986, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Farren stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Farren 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 | 9 | #10,364 | 7 | #10,015 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,129 | 9 | #8,538 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,771 | 5 | #12,825 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,932 | 5 | #12,954 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,460 | 6 | #11,197 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,686 | 7 | #9,892 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,475 | 5 | #12,761 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,290 | 7 | #10,008 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,450 | 7 | #10,035 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,680 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,145 | 5 | #12,674 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,201 | 5 | #12,664 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,555 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,356 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,945 | 9 | #8,285 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,309 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,201 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,068 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,403 | 7 | #10,116 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,133 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,669 | 8 | #8,538 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,456 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,663 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,461 | 5 | #11,245 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,613 | 5 | #11,115 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,398 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,687 | 5 | #9,304 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,552 | — | — |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,919 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,672 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,355 |
| 1955 | — | — | 10 | #2,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Farren in 2025?
Farren ranked #10,364 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Farren?
1,053 babies have been named Farren in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Farren most popular?
Farren peaked in 1986, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Farren a boy or girl name?
Farren is used for both: about 69% of babies named Farren have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Farren rising or falling?
Farren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.