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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Farron — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Farris|Farryn
IrishBoy→ Stable

Farron

FAR-un · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8516 in 2022

Peak: #8516 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8516 in 2022

Peak: #8516 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #8516 · Rising since 2020

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

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Farron scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishCelticNatureBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootGroundedModern AppealRising
Character
fierce determinationbold warrior spiritunwavering loyaltystrong leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Farron is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Farron at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one' or 'strong man'. Associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries and holds sacred place in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#8516 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Farren◈FaronBarronDarronJaren
Similar Style
Ronan◈Caelan◈Kieran◈Soren◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Rowan◈LiamFinn◈Declan◈Brennan◈SiennaMaeve
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↓ Fading
Kieran◈
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→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Liam
Irish · #1
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Farron · Overview
Summary

Farron is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature character
Farron carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
farron.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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