How Many People Are Named Faron?
Complete statistics for the name Faron: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Faron, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 158,224 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 2,086 people named Faron living in the US, this name has a special charm. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1956.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 2,463 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Faron Through the Generations
Faron has been a name that has seen its ups and downs through the decades. Born in the mid-20th century, it reached its peak in 1956 with 145 births, but since then, its usage has gradually declined until recently when it started showing signs of a slow revival. Today, the average age of someone named Faron is 53, indicating that many of those born during its heyday are still around. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with nearly half of all Faron's being over 60 years old, while only about 14% are under 30. This suggests that Faron remains a name closely associated with the baby boomer generation, though it's slowly gaining traction among younger parents as well.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Faron's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Faron
How Many People Have the Name Faron?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 603 people in the United States currently share the name Faron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 549,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Faron a Common or Rare Name?
Faron is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Faron Mean?
Faron means "creative variant of Faran" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Faron in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Faron Most Popular?
The name Faron reached peak popularity in 1956, with 145 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Faron?
Approximately 603 people named Faron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 603. That works out to roughly 1 in 549,667 Americans.
Is Faron a rare name?
Faron is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 549,667 Americans has this name.
What does the name Faron mean?
Faron means "creative variant of Faran" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Faron more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Faron are male and 2% are female.
When was Faron most popular?
Faron peaked in 1956 with 145 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.