Total births
731
Unisex name · since 1983
Farren
Farren has 731 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9161
- among girls today
- 731
- born since 1983
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
731 babies have been named Farren since 1983, making it today's #9161 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Farren recorded 731 times among girls since 1983, holding rank #9161 nationally today, ahead of 48% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2025.
- #9161 among girls today
- 731 born since 1983
- 1980s peak decade
- 48% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Farren is currently the #9161 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of girls - 731 born since 1983, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9161
- among girls today
- 731
- born since 1983
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other girls
Farren vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9161
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 48% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Farren was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
77 babies were named Farren in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
How Farren compares
731 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Farren's all-time total is 91% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Farren | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 731 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 48 | 19,840 |
Farren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Farren splits its recorded history at 2005: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1999 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Farren at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1986
Current rank
#9,161
Active since
1983
Farren popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (1986)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Farren popularity over time - boys
322 total births recorded since 1952 (Farren as boys' name)
Farren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Farren's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Farren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
252 births
- 1990s
1990s
141 births
- 2000s 97
2000s
97 births
- 2010s
2010s
160 births
- 2020s 81
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 252 births (34% of all-time use).
How Farren compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Farren's total volume
Farren vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Farren by state
Where Farren concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 17 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 8 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Farren's total US births 2.3%
Even split
17 of 731 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farren? ▼
731 babies have been named Farren since 1983. It currently ranks #9161 among girls. The peak year was 1986 with 77 births.
When was Farren most popular? ▼
Farren was most popular in the 1980s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Farren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Farren are California (17 births), Texas (17 births), Florida (12 births).
Is Farren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Farren is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 731 births, and as a boy's name it has 322 births.
How long has the name Farren been used? ▼
Farren has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 43 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Farren? ▼
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 Farren's data
- Farren's decade-level peak was the 1980s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 81 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Farrens (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Farren
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farren
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Fara Girl
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Farida Girl
#3983 860 births
Farris Girl
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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, 1983–2025 (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. "Farren: #9161 Unisex Name - 731 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farren. 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 Farren 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.