boy's name
Ferrel
FAIR-ul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 399
Ferrel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 5 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 1923, when 19 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.
Ferrel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 118 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 48 |
How Popular Is Ferrel?
In 1957, Ferrel was given to 5 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 Ferrel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Ferrel
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Sibling Names for Ferrel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ferrel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ferrel
How popular is the name Ferrel?
In 1957, Ferrel was given to 5 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 Ferrel a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferrel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ferrel?
Ferrel has 2 syllables.
When was Ferrel most popular?
Ferrel peaked in 1923, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.