Ferrell
Ferrell is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Man of valor or brave man.
Origin and history
Ferrell is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from Fearghal, meaning 'man of valor'. Historically used as an anglicized given name and surname, it experienced modest usage in the United States during the 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,911 babies in the United States have been named Ferrell since 1880. It ranks #2937 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (30 %)
- GA (28.6 %)
- TX (19.4 %)
- TN (9.3 %)
- AR (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 167 |
| 1920-1930 | 269 |
| 1930-1940 | 355 |
| 1940-1950 | 331 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- It shares etymological roots with the modern Irish name Farrell and the traditional name Fearghal.
- Ferrell follows the long-standing tradition of using Irish family surnames as given names in the United States.