Total births
95
Unisex name · since 1986
Ferrin
Ferrin has 95 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 95
- total births
- 1986–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
95 girls have been named Ferrin since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ferrin recorded 95 times among girls since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1986 to 2017.
- 95 total births
- 1986–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 girls have been named Ferrin since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 95
- total births
- 1986–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Ferrin was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
18 babies were named Ferrin in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Ferrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ferrin's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ferrin at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Ferrin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2017
- Peak year (1987)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Ferrin popularity over time - boys
28 total births recorded since 1944 (Ferrin as boys' name)
Ferrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ferrin's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Ferrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 51 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferrin? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 95 babies named Ferrin. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 18 births.
When was Ferrin most popular? ▼
Ferrin was most popular in the 1980s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Is Ferrin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ferrin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 95 births, and as a boy's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Ferrin been used? ▼
Ferrin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 32 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Ferrin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fern, Fernanda, Ferne, Ferol, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ferrin's data
- Ferrin's decade-level peak was the 1980s (51 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- 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 Ferrin
Nearby Names Like Ferrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferrin
Fern Girl
#1250 37,666 births
Fernanda Girl
#500 20,130 births
Ferne Girl
4,676 births
Ferol Girl
618 births
Fernando Girl
590 births
Compare Ferrin side by side: Ferrin vs Fern Ferrin vs Fernanda Ferrin vs Ferne
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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, 1986–2017 (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. "Ferrin: Baby Name Since 1986 - 95 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferrin. 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 Ferrin 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.