Farren is a unique, unisex given name of Irish origin. It is derived from an old Irish surname 'Ó Fearghail', which means 'descendant of Feargal'. Feargal itself translates to 'man of valor'. The name Farren has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and spelling, often used as a modern alternative to traditional names like Ferguson or Ferris. It is most commonly associated with the Irish culture but has since spread globally, appearing on baby name lists around the world.
"Farren seems to have had its peak popularity between 1986 and 1987 with 77 and 75 births respectively. After that, the number of babies named Farren declined steadily until 2007 when it reached a low of 7 births. Since then, there's been some fluctuation but generally an increase, reaching 23 births in 2016, and maintaining around 14 to 23 births annually up to 2022. Overall, over the course of nearly four decades (1983-2023), Farren was chosen as a name for 711 newborns."