Total births
2,837
Unisex name · since 1893
Ferris
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 2,837 babies named Ferris, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2424
- among boys today
- 2,837
- born since 1893
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ferris is the #2424 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,837 recorded since 1893.
Ferris has 2,837 recorded births among boys since 1893, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2424 as of the latest data, more common than 83% 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 1893 to 2025.
- #2424 among boys today
- 2,837 born since 1893
- 1920s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ferris is currently the #2424 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 2,837 born since 1893, peaking in the 1920s.
- #2424
- among boys today
- 2,837
- born since 1893
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Ferris vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2424
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Ferris was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
57 babies were named Ferris in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Ferris compares
2,837 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
Ferris's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ferris | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,837 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ferris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ferris splits its recorded history at 1963: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1894 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 57 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ferris at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,424
Active since
1893
Ferris popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 133 years of records
Ferris popularity over time - girls
312 total births recorded since 1913 (Ferris as girls' name)
Ferris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ferris's strongest decade.
422 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Ferris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
286 births
- 1920s
1920s
422 births
- 1930s
1930s
235 births
- 1940s
1940s
259 births
- 1950s
1950s
243 births
- 1960s 137
1960s
137 births
- 1970s 130
1970s
130 births
- 1980s 112
1980s
112 births
- 1990s 146
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
185 births
- 2010s
2010s
346 births
- 2020s
2020s
263 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 422 births (15% of all-time use).
How Ferris 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 Ferris's total volume
Ferris vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ferris by state
Where Ferris concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 123 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 69 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 25 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 22 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 18 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
Michigan share of Ferris's total US births 4.3%
Even split
123 of 2,837 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Ferris appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferris? ▼
Ferris has been given to 2,837 babies in the U.S. since 1893, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2424 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Ferris most popular? ▼
Ferris was most popular in the 1920s decade with 422 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Ferris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ferris are Michigan (123 births), California (69 births), Texas (25 births).
Is Ferris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ferris is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,837 births, and as a girl's name it has 312 births.
How long has the name Ferris been used? ▼
Ferris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1893, spanning 133 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ferris? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fernando, Ferdinand, Fermin, Ferrell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ferris's data
- Ferris's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (422 total births) through the 2020s (263) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Ferriss (123 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Ferris
Nearby Names Like Ferris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferris
Fernando Boy
#352 103,139 births
Ferdinand Boy
#3897 8,909 births
Fermin Boy
#3698 4,832 births
Ferrell Boy
1,911 births
Fernand Boy
1,493 births
Compare Ferris side by side: Ferris vs Fernando Ferris vs Ferdinand Ferris vs Fermin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ferris
Amon #2423
2,829 births · Peak 2023
Genaro #2425
7,669 births · Peak 2000
Marius #2422
2,654 births · Peak 2004
Arlin #2426
4,072 births · Peak 1935
Erwin #2421
21,213 births · Peak 1918
Zach #2427
2,804 births · Peak 2007
Alphonse #2420
10,590 births · Peak 1918
Kelton #2428
6,640 births · Peak 2002
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, 1893–2025 (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. "Ferris: #2424 Unisex Name - 2,837 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferris. 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 Ferris 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.