Ferrell Name Popularity and Statistics
Ferrell 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 Ferrell?
Ferrell is spelled F-E-R-R-E-L-L. The name has 7 letters.
Ferrell Popularity in 2015
Rank#10,644
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 73 places to #10,644 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2014.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ferrell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1985 through 2015. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Boys | 7 | #8,643 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 9 | #5,771 |
| 1992 | Boys | 9 | #5,660 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 6 | #7,178 |
| 1989 | Boys | 10 | #4,811 |
| 1988 | Boys | 9 | #4,786 |
| 1987 | Boys | 9 | #4,573 |
| 1986 | Boys | 9 | #4,457 |
| 1985 | Boys | 11 | #3,805 |
When Was Ferrell 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.
1935 · Boys
48 recorded births
National rank #915
1942 · Boys
46 recorded births
National rank #985
1937 · Boys
44 recorded births
National rank #942
1934 · Boys
42 recorded births
National rank #982
Where Ferrell Ranked Highest in 1956
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #490 | 5 |