Total births
101
Unisex name · since 1919
Ferron
Ferron has 101 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 101
- total births
- 1919–2009
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
101 boys have been named Ferron since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ferron recorded 101 times among boys since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2009.
- 101 total births
- 1919–2009 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
101 boys have been named Ferron since 1919, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2009.
- 101
- total births
- 1919–2009
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Ferron was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ferron in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Ferron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ferron's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ferron at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Ferron popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2009
- Peak year (1990)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Ferron popularity over time - girls
12 total births recorded since 1986 (Ferron as girls' name)
Ferron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Ferron's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Ferron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
25 births
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 25 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ferron? ▼
101 babies have been named Ferron since 1919. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1990 with 10 births.
When was Ferron most popular? ▼
Ferron was most popular in the 1950s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Is Ferron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ferron is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 101 births, and as a girl's name it has 12 births.
How long has the name Ferron been used? ▼
Ferron has been recorded in Social Security data since 1919, spanning 91 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Ferron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fernando, Ferdinand, Fermin, Ferris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ferron's data
- Ferron's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 2000s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ferron
Nearby Names Like Ferron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ferron
Fernando Boy
#352 103,139 births
Ferdinand Boy
#3897 8,909 births
Fermin Boy
#3698 4,832 births
Ferris Boy
#2424 2,837 births
Ferrell Boy
1,911 births
Compare Ferron side by side: Ferron vs Fernando Ferron vs Ferdinand Ferron vs Fermin
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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, 1919–2009 (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. "Ferron: Baby Name Since 1919 - 101 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ferron. 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 Ferron 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.