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Ferrin

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Pronounced FAIR-in /ˈfɛr.ɪn/Low

Meaning: Ferrin is used as a girl's name from the surname Ferrin or Farren. The name is linked to Old French 'ferrant', iron-gray, from Latin 'ferrum', iron, and also to an Irish byname; both routes give a sense around iron or iron-gray.Low

In 30 seconds: Ferrin is a surname-name close to Farren, tied to 'iron' or 'iron-gray'. A soft unisex-leaning pick, it stayed rare and peaked in the late nineteen-eighties (said FAIR-in).
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningFerrin is used as a girl's name from the surname Ferrin or Farren. The name is linked to Old French 'ferrant', iron-gray, from Latin 'ferrum', iron, and also to an Irish byname; both routes give a sense around iron or iron-gray.
U.S. rank (2017)#16676 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719862017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ferrin is a surname turned given name, closely related to Farren and Ferren. It is generally tied to the Old French ferrant, iron-gray, from Latin ferrum, iron, and in some lines to an Irish byname. As a first name it reads soft and current while carrying an old occupational, iron-linked sense.

Ferrin was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its faint peak in the late nineteen-eighties, and it has surfaced quietly for boys and girls alike. A girl named Ferrin then is in her late thirties today.

Did you know? Ferrin shares a root with the everyday word 'ferrous', both tracing to the Latin 'ferrum', iron, which gives this gentle-sounding name a surprisingly sturdy metallic meaning.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Ferrin — Surname Ferrin/Farren; Old French ferrant (iron-gray), Latin ferrum

Variations

FarrenFerrenFarryn

Nicknames

FernFer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ferrin mean?

It is a surname-style name close to Farren, variously tied to Old French 'ferrant' (iron-gray) or an Irish byname.

How do you pronounce Ferrin?

It is said FAIR-in /ˈfɛr.ɪn/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Ferrin a boy or girl name?

Ferrin is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Ferrin?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-eighties.

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