Farren
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Farren is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHR-uhn.
Parents who love the name Farren often also consider Thielen, Capri, Barrington .
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Farren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 315 babies have been named Farren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farren is past its peak , currently ranked #9,370 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,370
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Farren
Farren is a boy name .
Is Farren a boy or girl name? Farren is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,370 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,019. Farren is more commonly used as a boy name.
Farren is currently ranked #9,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farren include Far, Farr, Farry, Farrie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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