Farrie
A variant spelling of the name Faris, derived from Persian meaning "knight, horseman".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Farrie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Farrie today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Farrie births was 1913 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Farrie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Farrie is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Farries were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Farrie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1913
8 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1948 SSA rank
#5,506
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Farrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Farrie from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 21 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farrie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Farrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Farrie
The name Farrie is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age, from around the 8th to the 11th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "farri," which means "voyager" or "traveler."
The earliest known recorded use of the name Farrie can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appears in several Icelandic sagas and other Norse literary works. These sagas often describe the exploits of Viking warriors and explorers, and it is possible that the name Farrie was given to individuals who were known for their adventurous spirits and love of travel.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Farrie was Farrie the Wanderer, a Norse explorer who is believed to have lived in the 10th century. According to legend, Farrie traveled extensively throughout the northern regions of Europe and even ventured as far as the coast of North America, long before the voyages of Christopher Columbus.
Another notable bearer of the name was Farrie Eriksson, a Swedish sailor and explorer who lived in the 16th century. Eriksson is recorded as having been part of several expeditions to the Arctic regions, and he was known for his skill in navigating treacherous icy waters.
In the 17th century, there was a Scottish nobleman named Farrie MacDonald who played a significant role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, a series of conflicts that took place across the British Isles. MacDonald was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause and fought alongside King Charles I during the English Civil War.
Moving into the 18th century, we find Farrie Johannsen, a Danish sea captain who was renowned for his daring exploits on the high seas. Johannsen is said to have survived countless battles and storms during his long career as a sailor, and his name became synonymous with bravery and resilience.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was a Norwegian explorer named Farrie Amundsen who was one of the first people to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage, a treacherous sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Amundsen's expedition, which took place between 1903 and 1906, was a major achievement in the history of Arctic exploration.
People
Farrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Farrie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Farrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Farrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Farrie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Farrie a common name?
We classify Farrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Farrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Farrie was 1913, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Farrie is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Farrie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Farrie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.