Ferrell
Every Ferrell since 1897 — 2,073 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ferrell
Ferrell 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 1897, 2,073 American babies have been named Ferrell — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1935, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Ferrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ferrell 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,125 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,169 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,005 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,259 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,120 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,441 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,242 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,966 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,663 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,310 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,470 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,884 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,638 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,957 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,778 |
| 1965 | — | — | 21 | #1,739 |
| 1960 | — | — | 25 | #1,633 |
| 1955 | — | — | 27 | #1,494 |
| 1950 | — | — | 15 | #1,965 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,392 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,023 | 32 | #1,191 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,003 | 48 | #917 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,786 | 31 | #1,289 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,163 | 23 | #1,601 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,583 | 30 | #1,337 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,977 | 30 | #1,192 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ferrell in 2025?
Ferrell 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 Ferrell?
2,073 babies have been named Ferrell in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ferrell most popular?
Ferrell peaked in 1935, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Ferrell a boy or girl name?
Ferrell is used for both: about 8% of babies named Ferrell have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Ferrell rising or falling?
Ferrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.