Faron
Faron is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Handsome servant or family line.
Origin and history
Faron is a masculine name with Norman French and Germanic roots, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'handsome servant'. It gained modest visibility in mid-20th-century America, largely influenced by country music star Faron Young. Today, it remains an uncommon choice with steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,420 babies in the United States have been named Faron since 1880. It ranks #2639 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- LA (19.5 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- KY (7.7 %)
- OK (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 669 |
| 1960-1970 | 717 |
| 1970-1980 | 406 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Faron
- Faron Young: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name reached its peak visibility in the United States thanks to Country Music Hall of Fame member Faron Young.
- It derives from an Old French masculine name brought to England during the Norman Conquest.