boy's name
Farmer
FAR-mer (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 139
Farmer is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Farmer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Farmer?
In 1963, Farmer was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Farmer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Farmer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Farmer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Farmer
- English FAR-mer
Sibling Names for Farmer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Farmer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Farmer
How popular is the name Farmer?
In 1963, Farmer was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Farmer a girl's or a boy's name?
Farmer is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Farmer?
Farmer has 2 syllables.
When was Farmer most popular?
Farmer peaked in 1916, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.