Pharrell
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African American usage.
Every Pharrell since 2003 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pharrell
Pharrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,551 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 460 American babies have been named Pharrell. Its peak came in 2003, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Pharrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pharrell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,551 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,813 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,859 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,954 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,584 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,561 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,060 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,583 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,416 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,170 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,190 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,855 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,015 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,300 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,524 |
| 2003 | 67 | #1,797 |
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Famous people named Pharrell
- Pharrell Williams Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pharrell mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, of African American usage.
How popular is the name Pharrell in 2025?
Pharrell ranked #7,551 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pharrell?
460 babies have been named Pharrell in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pharrell most popular?
Pharrell peaked in 2003, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Pharrell a boy or girl name?
Pharrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pharrell rising or falling?
Pharrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pharrell?
Well-known people named Pharrell include Pharrell Williams (singer).