Farrah
Every Farrah since 1968 — 12,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Farrah
Farrah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,328 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 12,163 American babies have been named Farrah. Its peak came in 1977, when 1,515 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 Farrah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Farrah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | #1,328 | — | — |
| 2024 | 211 | #1,147 | — | — |
| 2023 | 168 | #1,345 | — | — |
| 2022 | 199 | #1,216 | — | — |
| 2021 | 197 | #1,209 | — | — |
| 2020 | 189 | #1,212 | — | — |
| 2019 | 219 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 2018 | 255 | #1,020 | — | — |
| 2017 | 255 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 282 | #960 | — | — |
| 2015 | 360 | #785 | — | — |
| 2014 | 369 | #757 | — | — |
| 2013 | 456 | #614 | — | — |
| 2012 | 535 | #554 | — | — |
| 2011 | 538 | #541 | — | — |
| 2010 | 530 | #551 | — | — |
| 2009 | 240 | #1,064 | — | — |
| 2008 | 154 | #1,513 | — | — |
| 2007 | 163 | #1,446 | — | — |
| 2006 | 185 | #1,286 | — | — |
| 2005 | 142 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 2004 | 128 | #1,549 | — | — |
| 2003 | 146 | #1,376 | — | — |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,524 | — | — |
| 2001 | 136 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 2000 | 116 | #1,543 | — | — |
| 1995 | 117 | #1,404 | — | — |
| 1990 | 119 | #1,341 | — | — |
| 1985 | 123 | #1,159 | — | — |
| 1980 | 170 | #894 | 7 | #5,116 |
| 1975 | 81 | #1,335 | — | — |
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Famous people named Farrah
- Farrah Fawcett Actor · 1947–2009
- Farrah Franklin Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Farrah in 2025?
Farrah ranked #1,328 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Farrah?
12,163 babies have been named Farrah in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Farrah most popular?
Farrah peaked in 1977, when 1,515 newborns received the name.
Is Farrah a boy or girl name?
Farrah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Farrah rising or falling?
Farrah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Farrah?
Well-known people named Farrah include Farrah Fawcett (actor), Farrah Franklin (actor).