Holding steady.
Popularity of Farrel since 1913
Babies named Farrel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 168 |
| 1940s | 138 |
| 1950s | 166 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Farrel is a rare given name that peaked in the U.S. in 1937, according to Social Security data. It was first recorded in 1913, and its trajectory has been stable but low, with no appearances in recent decades. The name has historically been used for boys, though it is not associated with any particular state or trend. As a variant of the Irish surname Farrell, it carries a sense of heritage and valor.
Farrel is typically an anglicized spelling of the Irish surname Farrell, from Ó Fearghail, meaning 'descendant of Fearghal'. The personal name Fearghal is composed of 'fear' (man) and 'gal' (valor). As a given name, it has been used primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the early 20th century.
“Farrel” around the world
Where Farrel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Far, Ferry, Rel
Variants: Farrell, Farrall, Ferial
Sibling names for Farrel
Names that share Farrel's style, for a brother or sister.
