Farrell
Farrell is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Man of valor or courageous man.
Origin and history
Farrell is an Irish masculine name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Fearghail, meaning descendent of Fearghal. Historically used primarily as a surname, it has a long-standing history of rare to moderate given-name usage in the United States. Today, it remains an uncommon classic choice for parents seeking a traditional Irish name.
Popularity in the United States
4,355 babies in the United States have been named Farrell since 1880. It ranks #1882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- LA (17.3 %)
- UT (10.1 %)
- MO (9.8 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- AR (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 238 |
| 1920-1930 | 465 |
| 1930-1940 | 771 |
| 1940-1950 | 595 |
| 1950-1960 | 708 |
| 1960-1970 | 529 |
| 1970-1980 | 359 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 173 |
| 2010-2019 | 104 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Farrell
- Farrell Dobbs: Political activist, Union organizer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Irish personal name Fearghal, composed of elements meaning man and valor.
- Farrell belongs to the long-standing Irish tradition of adopting patronymic family names as given names.