Ferin
A Persian name meaning "prosperous" or "successful".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Ferin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ferin today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ferin births was 1986 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ferin. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ferin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1986
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,418
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Ferin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ferin 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 Ferin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ferin
The name Ferin has its origins in ancient Persia, modern-day Iran, dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Persian word "ferin," which means "wise" or "learned." This name was commonly given to scholars, philosophers, and those who pursued knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ferin can be found in the Avestan texts, which are the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism. In these texts, Ferin is mentioned as a wise and respected figure, known for his teachings and contributions to the faith.
During the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE), the name Ferin gained popularity among the nobility and intellectual elite. Many prominent scholars and philosophers of the time bore this name, including Ferin al-Khwarizmi (780-850 CE), a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geography.
Another notable figure named Ferin was Ferin al-Razi (854-925 CE), a Persian polymath who excelled in various fields such as philosophy, medicine, and chemistry. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest minds of the Islamic Golden Age and is credited with numerous groundbreaking works and inventions.
In the literary realm, Ferin al-Isfahani (961-1037 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet and scholar whose works have left a lasting impact on Persian literature. His poetry was widely admired for its depth, eloquence, and mastery of language.
Moving forward in time, the name Ferin continued to be used in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable bearer of this name was Ferin Khurasani (1456-1537 CE), a renowned Persian calligrapher and artist who was highly regarded for his exceptional skills and contributions to the art of calligraphy.
While the name Ferin may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of the region and serves as a reminder of the rich intellectual and artistic traditions that have shaped the history of the Middle East and Central Asia.
People
Ferin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ferin 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
Ferin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ferin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ferin 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Ferin a common name?
We classify Ferin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ferin most popular?
The single biggest year for Ferin was 1986, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ferin is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ferin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ferin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ferin 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.
Is Ferin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ferin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ferin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Ferin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.