Ferrel Name Popularity and Statistics
Ferrel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ferrel?
Ferrel is spelled F-E-R-R-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Ferrel Popularity in 1957
Rank#3,993
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 458 places to #3,993 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1956.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ferrel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1929 through 1957. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Boys | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1956 | Boys | 6 | #3,535 |
| 1955 | Boys | 7 | #3,201 |
| 1953 | Boys | 6 | #3,425 |
| 1952 | Boys | 8 | #2,875 |
| 1951 | Boys | 7 | #3,066 |
| 1950 | Boys | 9 | #2,580 |
| 1947 | Boys | 9 | #2,671 |
| 1946 | Boys | 9 | #2,534 |
| 1942 | Boys | 8 | #2,712 |
| 1941 | Boys | 10 | #2,333 |
| 1940 | Boys | 15 | #1,802 |
| 1939 | Boys | 11 | #2,159 |
| 1938 | Boys | 11 | #2,185 |
| 1937 | Boys | 10 | #2,332 |
| 1936 | Boys | 10 | #2,301 |
| 1935 | Girls | 5 | #4,204 |
| 1935 | Boys | 14 | #1,929 |
| 1934 | Boys | 13 | #2,022 |
| 1933 | Boys | 15 | #1,829 |
| 1932 | Boys | 7 | #3,092 |
| 1931 | Boys | 12 | #2,207 |
| 1930 | Boys | 14 | #2,079 |
| 1929 | Boys | 12 | #2,317 |
When Was Ferrel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1923 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #1,816
1940 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #1,802
1933 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #1,829
1922 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,143
Where Ferrel Ranked Highest in 1924
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AR | #402 | 5 |