Ferris
Every Ferris since 1893 — 3,149 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ferris
Ferris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,149 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 3,149 American babies have been named Ferris — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ferris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ferris 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 | 5 | #15,675 | 38 | #3,149 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,789 | 57 | #2,430 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,570 | 41 | #3,022 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,554 | 50 | #2,654 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,800 | 42 | #2,932 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,017 | 35 | #3,225 |
| 2019 | — | — | 29 | #3,746 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,848 | 30 | #3,637 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,683 | 46 | #2,691 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,160 | 48 | #2,597 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,208 | 45 | #2,695 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,824 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,244 | 34 | #3,213 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,643 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,831 | 21 | #4,554 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,407 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,078 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,430 | 26 | #3,970 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,723 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,273 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,670 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,152 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,670 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,216 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,351 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,046 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,076 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,664 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,170 | 11 | #3,885 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,447 | 8 | #4,639 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,798 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,231 |
| 1965 | — | — | 13 | #2,302 |
| 1960 | — | — | 17 | #1,998 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,403 | 33 | #1,320 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,920 | 27 | #1,405 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,424 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,572 | 27 | #1,295 |
| 1935 | — | — | 27 | #1,304 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,787 | 29 | #1,348 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,612 | 44 | #1,048 |
| 1920 | — | — | 38 | #1,167 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,774 | 42 | #968 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,474 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,144 |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #931 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,014 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ferris in 2025?
Ferris ranked #3,149 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ferris?
3,149 babies have been named Ferris in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ferris most popular?
Ferris peaked in 2024, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Ferris a boy or girl name?
Ferris is used for both: about 10% of babies named Ferris have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Ferris rising or falling?
Ferris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.