Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Farris since 1897
Babies named Farris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Farris's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 11 |
| 1900s | 7 | 68 |
| 1910s | 65 | 299 |
| 1920s | 115 | 457 |
| 1930s | 88 | 414 |
| 1940s | 48 | 347 |
| 1950s | 67 | 299 |
| 1960s | 12 | 230 |
| 1970s | 0 | 156 |
| 1980s | 56 | 147 |
| 1990s | 21 | 187 |
| 2000s | 11 | 170 |
| 2010s | 34 | 137 |
| 2020s | 23 | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Farris is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1897. It peaked in popularity in 1908 but has remained consistently stable in its rarity, never breaking into common usage. The name is most likely a variant spelling of Ferris, itself an Anglicized Irish surname. Farris has no recorded top states, underscoring its nationwide scarcity. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that in 2025, only about 1 in every 155,280 newborn boys received the name, placing it at rank 7,194. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen significant increases or decreases in recent decades. For families seeking an uncommon name with Irish heritage, Farris offers a distinctive choice without historical revival.
Farris is likely a variant spelling of Ferris, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Fearghuis or Ó Fearghasa, meaning 'descendant of Fearghus'. The personal name Fearghus is composed of elements meaning 'man' and 'vigor'. The name has been used as a given name primarily in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ferris
Sibling names for Farris
Names that share Farris's style, for a brother or sister.
