Farrell
3 countriesPopularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Farrell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,827 births recorded 1902–2024 · peaked in 1956 with 99 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Utah, Missouri, California, Arkansas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
204 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2004 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
204 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 2004 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
137 births recorded 2005–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2021 with 17 births
Most common in: Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Farrell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #3815 | — |
| 2006 | #4223 | ↓408 |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↓1211 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↑533 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↓1901 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑104 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑1265 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↓1193 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↓3029 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑2607 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓539 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓2091 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↑3351 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓5800 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑2591 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓160 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑724 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓1831 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓1528 |
Frequently asked questions about Farrell
Is Farrell a popular name?
Farrell has 4,827 recorded births in United States between 1902 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Farrell more common for boys or girls?
Farrell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Farrell most popular?
Farrell peaked in 1956 in United States, with 99 recorded births that year.
Is Farrell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Farrell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1013 in 1902 to #12349 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Farrell?
At least 5,168 babies have been recorded with the name Farrell across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Farrell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Farrell appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.