Ferrin
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ferrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 95 babies have been named Ferrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ferrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #57,302 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #57,302
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ferrin
Ferrin is a girl name .
Is Ferrin a boy or girl name? Ferrin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,302 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,697. Ferrin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ferrin is currently ranked #57,302 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ferrin include Fer, Ferr, Ferry, Ferrie, Fey, Feie, and Ferkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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