Farley
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Farley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,097 births recorded 1884–2024 · peaked in 1952 with 39 births
Most common in: Kentucky, California, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
185 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2012 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
185 births recorded 1999–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Farley’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #5587 | — |
| 1977 | #3606 | ↑1981 |
| 1978 | #4157 | ↓551 |
| 1979 | #3357 | ↑800 |
| 1980 | #6250 | ↓2893 |
| 1981 | #5468 | ↑782 |
| 1982 | #3482 | ↑1986 |
| 1983 | #4907 | ↓1425 |
| 1984 | #4215 | ↑692 |
| 1985 | #5785 | ↓1570 |
| 1986 | #4853 | ↑932 |
| 1987 | #6089 | ↓1236 |
| 1988 | #6426 | ↓337 |
| 1989 | #5615 | ↑811 |
| 1990 | #4167 | ↑1448 |
| 1991 | #7271 | ↓3104 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓5016 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑265 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↑1159 |
| 2024 | #7765 | ↑3098 |
Frequently asked questions about Farley
Is Farley a popular name?
Farley has 1,097 recorded births in United States between 1884 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Farley more common for boys or girls?
Farley is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Farley most popular?
Farley peaked in 1952 in United States, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Farley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Farley’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #971 in 1884 to #7765 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Farley?
At least 1,282 babies have been recorded with the name Farley across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Farley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Farley appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.