Phelan
Pronunciation: [ f-EHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phelan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 570 babies have been named Phelan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phelan is past its peak , currently ranked #10,334 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,334
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Phelan is also used as a girl name, ranked #58298.
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About the Name Phelan
Phelan is a boy name .
Is Phelan a boy or girl name? Phelan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,334 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,298. Phelan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phelan is currently ranked #10,334 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phelan include Phe, Phel, Phely, Phelie, Phy, Phie, and Phekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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