Fara
Every Fara since 1914 — 1,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fara
Fara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,757 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,093 American babies have been named Fara. Its peak came in 1977, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,757 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,437 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,564 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,104 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,629 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,006 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,764 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,467 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,449 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,131 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,205 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,426 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,737 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,683 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,661 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,883 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,171 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,987 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,401 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,132 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,464 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,750 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,853 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,761 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,267 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,453 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,626 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,474 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,144 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,458 |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,071 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,397 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,582 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,220 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,608 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,128 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fara in 2025?
Fara ranked #13,757 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fara?
1,093 babies have been named Fara in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fara most popular?
Fara peaked in 1977, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Fara a boy or girl name?
Fara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fara rising or falling?
Fara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.