Holding steady.
Popularity of Ferrel since 1913
Babies named Ferrel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 55 |
| 1920s | 12 | 106 |
| 1930s | 5 | 117 |
| 1940s | 0 | 51 |
| 1950s | 0 | 48 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ferrel is a rare given name that has never ranked on the U.S. Social Security Administration's popularity charts. It first appeared in records in 1913, but saw its peak usage in 1923, which appears to be the year it was most frequently given. Despite a brief moment in the 1920s, the name has remained consistently uncommon, with its trajectory described as stable over the decades. It has not been associated with any particular state or region as a top choice. Essentially, Ferrel is an obscure variant of the more familiar Farrell or Ferrell, and it remains a name with a very low incidence in official records.
Ferrel is likely a variant of the Irish surname Farrell (Ó Fearghail), derived from the Gaelic elements 'fear' (man) and 'gal' (valor, strength), meaning 'hero' or 'manly'. It was occasionally used as a given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ferry, Rel
Sibling names for Ferrel
Names that share Ferrel's style, for a brother or sister.
