Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1929
Farol
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Farol, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1929–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
15 girls have been named Farol since 1929, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Farol recorded 15 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 1945.
- 15 total births
- 1929–1945 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Farol since 1929, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1945.
- 15
- total births
- 1929–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Farol was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
5 babies were named Farol in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Farol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Farol splits its recorded history at 1936: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1929 (5 births).
Farol at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Farol popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–1945
- Peak year (1929)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Farol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Farol's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Farol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farol? ▼
15 babies have been named Farol since 1929. It was last recorded in 1945. The peak year was 1929 with 5 births.
When was Farol most popular? ▼
Farol was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
How long has the name Farol been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Farol since 1929 -- 17 years through the most recent 1945 data.
What names are similar to Farol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Farrah, Farah, Fara, Farida, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Farol's data
- Farol's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Farol
Nearby Names Like Farol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farol
Farrah Girl
#1147 12,156 births
Farah Girl
#1365 6,278 births
Fara Girl
#11189 1,093 births
Farida Girl
#3983 860 births
Farren Girl
#9161 731 births
Compare Farol side by side: Farol vs Farrah Farol vs Farah Farol vs Fara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1929–1945 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Farol: Baby Name Since 1929 - 15 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farol. 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 Farol 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 July 2026.