How Many People Are Named Ferlin?
Complete statistics for the name Ferlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ferlin is a very rare male name, with only 206 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,599,970 Americans. The majority of those named Ferlin are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 257 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: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ferlin Through the Generations
Ferlin has been a name that's seen its peak in 1958 when 26 babies were given this name. Over the decades, it's remained stable, with no significant increase or decrease in popularity. Today, most people named Ferlin are over 60, with only a few younger individuals carrying on the legacy of this unique name. Its rarity and the aging demographic make it a name that's more commonly associated with the past rather than the present.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ferlin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ferlin
How Many People Have the Name Ferlin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 176 people in the United States currently share the name Ferlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ferlin a Common or Rare Name?
Ferlin 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 Ferlin Mean?
Ferlin means "creative variant of Ferlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ferlin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ferlin Most Popular?
The name Ferlin reached peak popularity in 1958, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Ferlin?
Approximately 176 people named Ferlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 176. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,883,235 Americans.
Is Ferlin a rare name?
Ferlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ferlin mean?
Ferlin means "creative variant of Ferlin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ferlin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ferlin are male and 0% are female.
When was Ferlin most popular?
Ferlin peaked in 1958 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.