Farley
Farley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fern clearing or meadow of ferns.
Origin and history
Farley is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English place names. It combines elements meaning fern and meadow or clearing. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice primarily used for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,080 babies in the United States have been named Farley since 1880. It ranks #3607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- KY (43.5 %)
- CA (19.4 %)
- OH (12.9 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 61 |
| 1920-1930 | 85 |
| 1930-1940 | 77 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 309 |
| 1960-1970 | 219 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Famous people named Farley
- Farley Mowat: Author, Environmentalist
- Farley Granger: Actor
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to several locations in England rich in ferns.
- Farley has historically been far more common as a family name than a first name in the United States.