How Many People Are Named Farren?
Complete statistics for the name Farren: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Farren is a very rare female name, with only 989 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 333,546 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 44% of those named Farren being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,037 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: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Farren Through the Generations
Farren has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 1986 with 88 births. Today, it's predominantly used by younger generations, with 454 under-30s compared to 478 aged between 30 and 60, and 105 over 60. This trend suggests that Farren is becoming increasingly popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Farren's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Farren
How Many People Have the Name Farren?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,501 people in the United States currently share the name Farren. That works out to roughly 1 in every 132,527 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Farren a Common or Rare Name?
Farren 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 Farren Mean?
Farren means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Farren in SSA data, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.
When Was Farren Most Popular?
The name Farren reached peak popularity in 1986, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Farren?
Approximately 2,501 people named Farren live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,501. That works out to roughly 1 in 132,527 Americans.
Is Farren a rare name?
Farren is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 132,527 Americans has this name.
What does the name Farren mean?
Farren means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Farren more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 28% of people named Farren are male and 72% are female.
When was Farren most popular?
Farren peaked in 1986 with 88 births that year. Current trend: 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.