Ferris comes from the Irish / Latin tradition, meaning Iron; strong, manly.
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How popular is Ferris?
2024peak year
Today, Ferris is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,963) with about 50 babies named Ferris each year. At its height in 2024, Ferris reached #2,446 nationally — 56 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2020s. Ferris's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,105 babies have been registered as Ferris since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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