Farley
Farley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑɹli/
Meaning and origin of Farley
Root meaning: “fern”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English fearn (“fern”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to fern + -ley (“lea”) and doublet of Farnley.
How popular is Farley?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 1,080 boys in the U.S. have been named Farley (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9183 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1023 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Farley FAQ
What does the name Farley mean?
Farley traces back to a root meaning "fern". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English fearn (“fern”) + lēah (“woodland”). Equivalent to fern + -ley (“lea”) and doublet of Farnley.
What is the origin of the name Farley?
Farley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Farley?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 1,080 boys in the U.S. have been named Farley (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9183 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1023 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Farley a boy or girl name?
Farley is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17 girls and 1,080 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.