How Many People Are Named Farron?

Complete statistics for the name Farron: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Farron
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Farron is a very rare male name, with only 630 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 523,973 Americans. It's a name that's been around since 1987 when it peaked with 40 births, and now it's on the rise, bridging classic and modern styles.

~290
Living in US
1 in 1,142,929
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Farren
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Innovative
9
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

814
Worldwide Bearers
#286,493
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
680
🇳🇿 New Zealand
34
🇨🇦 Canada
29
🇬🇧 England
20
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇿🇲 Zambia
4
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
522 (83%)
♀ Female
108 (17%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
91
Would be under 30 (13%)
380
Would be 30–60 (53%)
250
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 721 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
81

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Farron Through the Generations

Farron has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak year being 1987 where it saw 40 births. Today, it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular, with a current trend showing it's rising in usage. The age distribution among those named Farron is fairly spread out, with 13% under 30, 52% aged 30-60, and 35% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this unique moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 6
Texas 6
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Farron

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Farron's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Farron

How Many People Have the Name Farron?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 290 people in the United States currently share the name Farron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,142,929 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Farron a Common or Rare Name?

Farron 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 Farron Mean?

Farron means "creative variant of Farren" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Farron in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.

When Was Farron Most Popular?

The name Farron reached peak popularity in 1987, with 40 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 Farron?

Approximately 290 people named Farron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 290. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,142,929 Americans.

Is Farron a rare name?

Farron is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,142,929 Americans has this name.

What does the name Farron mean?

Farron means "creative variant of Farren" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Farron more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Farron are male and 17% are female.

When was Farron most popular?

Farron peaked in 1987 with 40 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US290
All-Time Births290
1 in X1 in 1,142,929
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1987
World Rank#286,493
Male %83%
Female %17%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.