unisex name
Ferrin
FAIR-in (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 123
Ferrin is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 77% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2017 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 1987, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ferrin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ferrin?
In 2017, Ferrin 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 Ferrin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ferrin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ferrin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ferrin
- English FAIR-in
Sibling Names for Ferrin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ferrin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ferrin
How popular is the name Ferrin?
In 2017, Ferrin 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 Ferrin a girl's or a boy's name?
Ferrin is used for both girls and boys. About 77% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ferrin?
Ferrin has 2 syllables.
When was Ferrin most popular?
Ferrin peaked in 1987, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.