Ferris

Ferris is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 boys in the United States.

Ferris at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ferris

Ferris belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ferris first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #765 in 1902, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 2,798 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ferris in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#765 in 1902
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ferris in 2024
56
Total since 1880
2,798

Ferris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2707 in 2015
Babies named Ferris in 2025
4
Total since 1996
90

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ferris mean?

The meaning of Ferris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ferris a boy or girl name?

Ferris is a boy name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ferris?

Ferris comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ferris?

Ferris first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #765 in 1902, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].