How Many People Are Named Farley?

1,097

people in the United States are named Farley

1 in 305,378 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#11005

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0003%

Of US population

Peak Year

1952

39 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Rare)
Pronunciation: FAHR-lee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "fern clearing" in Old English. A notable bearer of this name is Canadian author Farley Mowat (1921-).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.6%
Male
98.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.3 years old

Young (<30) 33
3%
Adult (30–60) 295
26.9%
Senior (>60) 769
70.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1884 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Kentucky 27
California 12
Ohio 8
New York 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Farley"

  • 17 babies were named Farley in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1952
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1884
  • Most popular in Kentucky

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