Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1889
Ferol
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Ferol, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 618
- total births
- 1889–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Ferol sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 618 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Ferol recorded 618 times among girls since 1889, 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 1889 to 1963.
- 618 total births
- 1889–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
618 girls have been named Ferol since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 618
- total births
- 1889–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Ferol was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
22 babies were named Ferol in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Ferol's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ferol's full recorded timeline at 1922, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1889, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ferol at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Ferol popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–1963
- Peak year (1921)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Ferol popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1925 (Ferol as boys' name)
Ferol by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ferol's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Ferol births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s
1890s
69 births
- 1900s
1900s
72 births
- 1910s
1910s
116 births
- 1920s
1920s
141 births
- 1930s
1930s
100 births
- 1940s
1940s
87 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 141 births (23% of all-time use).
How Ferol 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 Ferol's total volume
Ferol vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferol? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 618 babies named Ferol. The most recent recorded year was 1963. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 22 births.
When was Ferol most popular? ▼
Ferol was most popular in the 1920s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Ferol been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ferol since 1889 -- 75 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Ferol? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fern, Fernanda, Ferne, Fernando, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ferol's data
- Ferol's decade-level peak was the 1920s (141 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Ferol
Nearby Names Like Ferol
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferol
Fern Girl
#1250 37,666 births
Fernanda Girl
#500 20,130 births
Ferne Girl
4,676 births
Fernando Girl
590 births
Fernande Girl
521 births
Compare Ferol side by side: Ferol vs Fern Ferol vs Fernanda Ferol vs Ferne
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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, 1889–1963 (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. "Ferol: Baby Name Since 1889 - 618 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferol. 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 Ferol 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.