Ferris

Ferris - A very unique male name

Ferris appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #858. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ferris and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ferris? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ferris. The baby boy name Ferris was given to 12 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2922 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 122,190 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ferris peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 858.

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Ferris is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ferris is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,029 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,287.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ferris is where you live.

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Ferris origin and meaning

Transferred surname, Irish and Norman

Uncertain — the surname has Irish and Norman sources with different derivations

Ferris as a surname may come from Irish Ó Fearghuis or from the Norman name Ferrers, linked to iron, and no single derivation is established. As a first name it is a surname transfer, used in the United States since the early twentieth century, peaking in 1921. Its best-known bearer is fictional.

Origin uncertain

Ferris is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ferris, pop culture references for the name Ferris and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ferris

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ferris, sorted by popularity.

Faris / Farris / Fabrizio / Fabricio / Fares / Fabrice / Faraz / Feras / Firas / Fergus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Ferris

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ferris a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ferris?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FAIR-is · /ˈfɛrɪs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Ferris Bueller — Title character of the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Fictional, 1986) Fictional

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A surname-name with a mischievous, movie-star association.

Worth knowing

• Ferris Bueller is the dominant association, and the name reads as a surname first.