Will my child share the name Farrell with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Farrell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Farrell in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Farrell becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Farrell is declining: down 2,694 places since 2013, to #4,749 in 2018. It peaked at #815 in 2004.

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.

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Farrell is a distinctive choice, ranked #3174 in 1997. Your child is likely to be the only Farrell in their class.

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UK Rank 1997

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Farrell in their class.