Total births
2,991
Unisex name · since 1897
Farris
Since 1897, U.S. Social Security records show 2,991 babies named Farris, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7282
- among boys today
- 2,991
- born since 1897
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
2,991 babies have been named Farris since 1897, making it today's #7282 unisex name.
Farris has 2,991 recorded births among boys since 1897, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7282 as of the latest data, more common than 49% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2025.
- #7282 among boys today
- 2,991 born since 1897
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Farris is currently the #7282 unisex name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 2,991 born since 1897, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7282
- among boys today
- 2,991
- born since 1897
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Farris vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7282
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Farris was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
56 babies were named Farris in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Farris compares
2,991 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Farris's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Farris | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,991 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Farris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Farris splits its recorded history at 1963: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1897 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Farris at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#7,282
Active since
1897
Farris popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Farris popularity over time - girls
547 total births recorded since 1909 (Farris as girls' name)
Farris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Farris's strongest decade.
457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Farris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 68
1900s
68 births
- 1910s
1910s
299 births
- 1920s
1920s
457 births
- 1930s
1930s
414 births
- 1940s
1940s
347 births
- 1950s
1950s
299 births
- 1960s
1960s
230 births
- 1970s 156
1970s
156 births
- 1980s 147
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
187 births
- 2000s 170
2000s
170 births
- 2010s 137
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 69
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 457 births (15% of all-time use).
How Farris 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 Farris's total volume
Farris vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Farris by state
Where Farris concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 238 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 151 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 128 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 88 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 53 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 40 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 39 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 23 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Farris's total US births 8.0%
Even split
238 of 2,991 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Farris appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farris? ▼
Farris has been given to 2,991 babies in the U.S. since 1897, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7282 as of the latest data. 56 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Farris most popular? ▼
Farris was most popular in the 1920s decade with 457 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Farris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Farris are Georgia (238 births), Tennessee (151 births), Texas (128 births).
Is Farris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Farris is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,991 births, and as a girl's name it has 547 births.
How long has the name Farris been used? ▼
Farris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1897, spanning 129 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Farris? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Farrell, Faris, Faron, Farhan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Farris's data
- Farris's decade-level peak was the 1920s (457 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Farriss (238 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Farris
Nearby Names Like Farris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farris
Farrell Boy
#12404 4,355 births
Faris Boy
#1440 3,225 births
Faron Boy
#7334 2,420 births
Farhan Boy
#2145 1,824 births
Farid Boy
#3300 1,120 births
Compare Farris side by side: Farris vs Farrell Farris vs Faris Farris vs Faron
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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, 1897–2025 (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. "Farris: #7282 Unisex Name - 2,991 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farris. 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 Farris 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.