Furious
Expressing or exhibiting extreme anger or rage.
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Furious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Furious today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Furious births was 2006 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Furious. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2006
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,874
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Furious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Furious from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Furious remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Furious 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 Furious 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 Furious
The given name Furious has its origins in the Latin word "furiosus," which means "raging" or "frenzied." This word is derived from the Latin "furia," meaning "rage" or "fury." The name itself is an adjective that describes a state of intense anger or fierce passion.
In ancient Roman culture, the Furies, or Erinyes, were three goddesses of vengeance and retribution. They were often depicted as winged creatures with snakes for hair, and their role was to punish those who committed heinous crimes, particularly against family members. The name Furious likely draws inspiration from these mythological figures and their association with uncontrolled rage.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Furious can be found in the works of the Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD. In his epic poem "Metamorphoses," Ovid describes the Furies as "furious" and "implacable," emphasizing their relentless pursuit of justice and vengeance.
Throughout history, the name Furious has been relatively uncommon, but there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One such person was Furious Livius, a Roman historian who lived in the 1st century BC. His works, though now lost, were highly regarded in ancient times and were referenced by other prominent authors like Plutarch and Quintilian.
Another historical figure with the name Furious was Furious Camillus, a Roman statesman and military leader who lived in the 4th century BC. He is best known for his role in the defense of Rome against the Gauls and for his efforts to rebuild the city after it was sacked in 390 BC.
In more recent times, the name Furious has been used as a stage name or pseudonym by a few notable individuals. One example is Furious George, a British rapper and actor born in 1984, whose real name is George Akanyo-West. Another is Furious Styles, an American rapper and record producer born in 1977, whose real name is David Parker.
While the name Furious is undoubtedly unique and carries a strong connotation of intense emotion, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. This rarity may be due to its somewhat aggressive and untamed nature, which could be seen as undesirable or inappropriate for a given name. Nevertheless, the name's historical roots and associations with ancient mythology and literature have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence and occasional usage.
People
Furious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Furious 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
Furious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Furious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Furious 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Furious a common name?
We classify Furious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Furious most popular?
The single biggest year for Furious was 2006, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Furious is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Furious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Furious 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.