Total births
460
Boys' name · since 2003
Pharrell
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 460 babies named Pharrell, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8712
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 2003
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Pharrell is the #8712 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 460 recorded since 2003.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pharrell has been recorded 460 times among boys since 2003, currently ranked #8712 nationally and more common than 39% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #8712 among boys today
- 460 born since 2003
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Pharrell is currently the #8712 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 460 born since 2003, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8712
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 2003
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Pharrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8712
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Pharrell was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
67 babies were named Pharrell in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Pharrell compares
460 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Pharrell's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Pharrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 460 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Pharrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pharrell splits its recorded history at 2014: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2022 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 67 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pharrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#8,712
Active since
2003
Pharrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Pharrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Pharrell's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Pharrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 233 births (51% of all-time use).
Pharrell by state
Where Pharrell concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 7 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Georgia share of Pharrell's total US births 2.6%
Even split
12 of 460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pharrell? ▼
Pharrell has been given to 460 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8712 as of the latest data. 67 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Pharrell most popular? ▼
Pharrell was most popular in the 2000s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Pharrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pharrell are Georgia (12 births), Michigan (7 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Pharrell been used? ▼
Pharrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Pharrell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pharaoh, Pharoah, Phares, Pharell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pharrell's data
- Pharrell's decade-level peak was the 2000s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Pharrells (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Pharrell
Nearby Names Like Pharrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pharrell
Pharaoh Boy
#1732 1,992 births
Pharoah Boy
#5480 678 births
Phares Boy
219 births
Pharell Boy
193 births
Phat Boy
124 births
Compare Pharrell side by side: Pharrell vs Pharaoh Pharrell vs Pharoah Pharrell vs Phares
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Pharrell
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Pharrell: #8712 Boys' Name - 460 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pharrell. 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 Pharrell 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.