Faron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Faron is an Old French name meaning 'journeying wolf', derived from Germanic roots. It has evolved through various historical forms and reflects traits of strength and individuality. The name has no biblical significance and gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility.
The name Faron is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Faron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Faron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 999th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1211th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3093rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6843rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7308th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13473rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Faron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Faron"
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛrən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Faron is derived from the Old French name 'Faron', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'fara', meaning 'journey', and 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'.
Meaning
journeying wolf
Language Evolution
Faron (Old French), Faronis (Latinized form), Farron (Modern variation)
Historical Usage
Faron gained popularity during the medieval period as a given name among the nobility in France and has retained some usage in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Farron, Faronne, Feran
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Faron is considered a unique and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with individuality and strength.
Famous People
Faron Young, an American country music singer, Faron Moller, a notable figure in contemporary literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Faron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Faron"
"Faron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 999th of 7552 | 1,072 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1211th of 10718 | 752 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3093rd of 16616 | 294 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6843rd of 24088 | 164 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7308th of 23106 | 129 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13473rd of 27321 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Faron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.66% 950th/2227 |
- |
32.53% 928th/2853 |
34.63% 961st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.90% 1260th/2937 |
- |
40.22% 1415th/3518 |
40.63% 1643rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Faron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Faron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Faron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.