Ferris
Ferris is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Rock, iron, or man of vigor.
Origin and history
Ferris is a given name of Gaelic origin, derived as a surname variant from Fearghas or Ferguson. In the United States, it has been used moderately over the decades, seeing a slight uptick in cultural visibility due to pop culture references. It functions as a classic surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,837 babies in the United States have been named Ferris since 1880. It ranks #2432 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1664.
States where it is most popular
- MI (44.4 %)
- CA (24.9 %)
- TX (9 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 286 |
| 1920-1930 | 422 |
| 1930-1940 | 235 |
| 1940-1950 | 259 |
| 1950-1960 | 243 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 346 |
| 2020-2029 | 263 |
Famous people named Ferris
- Ferris Fain: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Ferris developed as an Anglicized surname form connected to Fearghas, meaning man of vigor.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition in the U.S. through the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.