Farron
A Gaelic name derived from the Scottish Highlands meaning "wandering stranger".
Name Census estimates that about 643 living Americans carry the first name Farron. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Farron today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Farron births was 1987 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Farron. 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.
People living today
643
~ 1 in 533,055 Americans
Peak year
1987
40 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,516
Tracked since 1938
Gender
Gender distribution for Farron
Farron leans heavily male at 84.2% of total registrations, but 114 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Farron as a male name
- Ranked #8,516 in 2022
- 9 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1956 (30 births)
Farron as a female name
- Ranked #14,917 in 1998
- 5 female births in 1998
- Peak: 1987 (33 births)
Popularity
Farron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Farron from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 190 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farron 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 Farron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Farrons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Texas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Farron, while Louisiana, Texas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Farron
The name Farron is believed to have its origins in the Gaelic language, which was spoken by the ancient Celts who inhabited parts of what is now modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and northern France. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Irish word "fearán," which means "land" or "territory."
In its earliest known usage, the name Farron was likely associated with landowners or those who held significant tracts of land. It may have been used as a surname or a descriptive title before eventually becoming a given name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Farron can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a historical chronicle that covers events in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th centuries. The name appears in an entry from the year 1176, referring to a man named Farron O'Laughlin.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Farron. One of the most prominent was Farron MacFarland (1521-1587), a Scottish chieftain and landowner who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Scottish clans during the 16th century.
Another historical figure with the name Farron was Farron O'Connor (1675-1732), an Irish poet and bard who was renowned for his works in the Gaelic language. His poetry often celebrated the natural beauty of the Irish countryside and the rich cultural heritage of his homeland.
In the 18th century, Farron Douglass (1733-1801) was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and played a role in the drafting of the United States Constitution.
During the 19th century, Farron Macleod (1819-1894) was a Scottish explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Canadian Arctic. His detailed accounts and specimens helped further scientific understanding of the region's biodiversity.
Lastly, Farron Ainsworth (1901-1976) was a British archaeologist and historian who gained recognition for his groundbreaking work on the ancient Roman settlements in Britain. His excavations and research shed light on the daily lives and cultural practices of the Roman inhabitants of the British Isles.
People
Farron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Farron 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
Farron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Farron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 643 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Farron 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 533,055 US residents.
Is Farron a common name?
We classify Farron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 721 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Farron most popular?
The single biggest year for Farron was 1987, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Farron is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Farron a male name?
Yes, 84.2% of people registered as Farron in the SSA data are male. 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.