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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Farris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Farrin|Farron
Celtic◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Farris

◈

FAR-us · 2 syllables

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Boy
#7376
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#7376
Popularity score: 10
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6244 in 2022
5yr
+1078 ranks
Velocity
+1078
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13982 in 2023

Peak: #12622 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7376 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Farris

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7376

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #13982 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1078 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisex2-syllableNature-adjacentStrongRareEarthyGroundedVintage
Character
independent spiritanalytical mindsteady reliabilityquiet confidencethoughtful nature
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Farriss

expressivemusicalcreativeauthenticsoulful
STRONG
High confidence

Farris is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7376 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1078 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7376 · very rare
Farris at a Glance
Meaning:Man of iron; strong and resolute. Derived from the Irish word for iron, signifying strength and durability.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#6244 in 2022
5yr change:+1078 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #7376 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Farris Fain
Country music songwriter and performer
Farris Mccreary
Blues musician
Similar Sound
Paris◈Harris◈TarrisFerris◈MorrisCarris
Similar Style
Rowan◈Cillian◈Brennan◈Declan◈EamonFinn◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Farris
SiobhanRowan◈Keegan◈BrigidLiamSaoirseBeckett◈Wren◈
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↑↑ Surging
Brennan◈
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↓ Declining
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→ Stable
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↑↑ Surging
Finn◈
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Farris · Overview
Summary

Farris is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7376 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Farris scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1078 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Strong · Earthy character
Farris carries a grounded, cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Farris is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
farris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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