How popular is the name Foley in 2025?

Foley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Foley most popular?

Foley peaked in 1922, reaching #3252 among US boy names.

Foley will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Foley entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3252 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3252

peak (1922)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Foley are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Foley alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Foley in 2025?: Foley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Foley most popular?: Foley peaked in 1922, reaching #3252 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Foley with classmates?: Foley will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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