Total births
1,080
Boys' name · since 1884
Farley
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 1,080 babies named Farley, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7782
- among boys today
- 1,080
- born since 1884
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other boys
Farley currently ranks #7782 among boys' names in America, with 1,080 babies recorded since 1884.
Farley has 1,080 recorded births among boys since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7782 as of the latest data, more common than 46% of boys, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2024.
- #7782 among boys today
- 1,080 born since 1884
- 1950s peak decade
- 46% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Farley is currently the #7782 boys' name in America, more common than 46% of boys - 1,080 born since 1884, peaking in the 1950s.
- #7782
- among boys today
- 1,080
- born since 1884
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other boys
Farley vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7782
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 46% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Farley was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
39 babies were named Farley in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
How Farley compares
1,080 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Farley's all-time total is 194% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Farley | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,080 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Farley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Farley's full recorded timeline at 1955, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1884, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1952 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Farley at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1952
Current rank
#7,782
Active since
1884
Farley popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2024
- Peak year (1952)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Farley popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 1974 (Farley as girls' name)
Farley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Farley's strongest decade.
309 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Farley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 61
1910s
61 births
- 1920s 85
1920s
85 births
- 1930s 77
1930s
77 births
- 1940s 113
1940s
113 births
- 1950s
1950s
309 births
- 1960s
1960s
219 births
- 1970s 93
1970s
93 births
- 1980s 73
1980s
73 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 309 births (29% of all-time use).
How Farley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Farley's total volume
Farley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Farley by state
Where Farley concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Kentucky share of Farley's total US births 2.5%
Even split
27 of 1,080 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farley? ▼
1,080 babies have been named Farley since 1884. It currently ranks #7782 among boys. The peak year was 1952 with 39 births.
When was Farley most popular? ▼
Farley was most popular in the 1950s decade with 309 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Farley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Farley are Kentucky (27 births), California (12 births), Ohio (8 births).
How long has the name Farley been used? ▼
Farley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1884, spanning 141 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Farley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Farrell, Faris, Farris, Faron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Farley's data
- Farley's decade-level peak was the 1950s (309 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Farleys (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Farley
Nearby Names Like Farley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farley
Farrell Boy
#12404 4,355 births
Faris Boy
#1440 3,225 births
Farris Boy
#7282 2,991 births
Faron Boy
#7334 2,420 births
Farhan Boy
#2145 1,824 births
Compare Farley side by side: Farley vs Farrell Farley vs Faris Farley vs Farris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Farley
Thurston #7781
3,501 births · Peak 1918
Fielding #7783
602 births · Peak 2022
Powell #7780
1,485 births · Peak 1919
Quince #7784
588 births · Peak 1964
Chancey #7779
1,228 births · Peak 1978
Elgin #7785
3,959 births · Peak 1920
Rance #7778
3,002 births · Peak 1962
Montie #7786
1,695 births · Peak 1939
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Farley: #7782 Boys' Name - 1,080 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Farley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.