Will my child share the name Farrell with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Farrell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Farrell in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Farrell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Farrell has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1387 places in the last five years. Its peak was #815 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Farrell a good choice for a distinctive name?

Farrell is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Farrell a popular baby name in the United States?

Farrell does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4749

Farrell

Farrell is a distinctive choice, ranked #4749 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Farrell in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

#4749

About the Name Farrell

Farrell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1387 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #815 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Farrell is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.