How old is someone named Farrah?
The average Farrah is 27 years old.
Half of all living Farrahs are between 13 and 46.
When was Farrah popular?
Parents have been choosing Farrah less often since its peak in 1977; 168 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 3,039 | 2,900 |
| 1980s | 1,458 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 1,195 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 1,534 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 3,799 | 3,800 |
| 2020s | 1,132 | 1,100 |
How many Farrahs are still alive?
About 12,000 Farrahs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Farrah since 1968.
Nearly every Farrah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Farrah?
About one in four living Farrahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 26%
- Millennial 17%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 28%
Is Farrah an old name?
Not really. Farrah is younger than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Farrah will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Farrah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Farrahs are women.
Names the same age as Farrah
NAME TWIN
Farrah's name twin is Jeremiah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jeremiah's age curve is the closest match to Farrah's: 78% alike.
Other spellings: Farah (24)
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Questions about the name Farrah
How old is the average Farrah?
The average Farrah in the US is 27 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Farrah?
About 12,000 Farrahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1968.
When was the name Farrah most popular?
In 1977, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Farrah.
Is Farrah a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 29% of living Farrahs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this