Holding steady.
Popularity of Ferrin since 1944
Babies named Ferrin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 51 | 0 |
| 1990s | 22 | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ferrin is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak year of usage was 1987. The name is unisex, with a slightly higher number of female bearers in recent years. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of the Irish name Ferran or a transferred use of the English surname. Ferrin has maintained a low and stable level of use, never gaining widespread popularity.
Ferrin is a rare modern given name first recorded in the United States in 1986. It may have originated as a variant of the Irish name Ferran or as a transferred use of the English surname Ferrin, which itself is derived from the Norman personal name Ferrant. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and has seen only sporadic use, with a peak in 1987.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ferry, Rin
Sibling names for Ferrin
Names that share Ferrin's style, for a brother or sister.
