Ferris
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · English · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #744 in 1902
38 babies were named Ferris in the US in 2025. It has climbed 74 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ferris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ferris, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ferris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFerris first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1902, when it ranked #744. Today it's #3,128, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowFerris is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 45,045.
- TrendFerris has climbed 74 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedFerris is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- Boy or girlFerris is given to both boys and girls: 88% of the 43 babies named Ferris in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Ferris
Ferris is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic, English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Ferris for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 126 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #744 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesEnglish namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 | 33,948 boys |
| 1900s | 35 | 28,225 boys |
| 1910s | 43 | 23,463 boys |
| 1920s | 38 | 26,123 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,025 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 56,850 boys |
| 1950s | 12 | 82,372 boys |
| 1960s | 7.1 | 141,443 boys |
| 1970s | 7.9 | 126,422 boys |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 165,289 boys |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 133,690 boys |
| 2000s | 9.2 | 108,460 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,289 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,422 boys |
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Ferris
What is the origin of the name Ferris?
Ferris has Celtic Gaelic, English, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Ferris a boy or girl name?
Ferris is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ferris?
Ferris ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1902 (#744).