Total births
607
Unisex name · since 1953
Farron
Farron has 607 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 607
- total births
- 1953–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Farron is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 607 have been recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Farron recorded 607 times among boys since 1953, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2022.
- 607 total births
- 1953–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
607 boys have been named Farron since 1953, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 607
- total births
- 1953–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Farron was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
30 babies were named Farron in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Farron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Farron splits its recorded history at 1981: 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 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Farron at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Farron popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2022
- Peak year (1956)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Farron popularity over time - girls
114 total births recorded since 1938 (Farron as girls' name)
Farron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Farron's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Farron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
147 births
- 1960s
1960s
161 births
- 1970s
1970s
86 births
- 1980s
1980s
96 births
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 161 births (27% of all-time use).
How Farron 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 Farron's total volume
Farron vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Farron by state
Where Farron concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 6 | 1.0% |
Alabama share of Farron's total US births 1.0%
6 of 607 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Farron? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 607 babies named Farron. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 30 births.
When was Farron most popular? ▼
Farron was most popular in the 1960s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Farron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Farron are Alabama (6 births).
Is Farron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Farron is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 607 births, and as a girl's name it has 114 births.
How long has the name Farron been used? ▼
Farron has been recorded in Social Security data since 1953, spanning 70 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Farron? ▼
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 Farron's data
- Farron's decade-level peak was the 1960s (161 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Farrons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Farron
Nearby Names Like Farron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Farron
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 Farron side by side: Farron vs Farrell Farron vs Faris Farron vs Farris
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–2022 (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. "Farron: Baby Name Since 1953 - 607 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/farron. 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 Farron 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.