Cagney
Pronunciation: [ k-AGN-ee ]
Cagney is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,198 in the US, popular nicknames include Cag, Cay, and Cagie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cagney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 186 babies have been named Cagney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cagney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,198 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,198
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Cagney is also used as a boy name, ranked #25462.
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About the Name Cagney
Cagney is a girl name .
Is Cagney a boy or girl name? Cagney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,198 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,462. Cagney is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cagney is currently ranked #58,198 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cagney include Cag, Cay, Cagie, and Cagnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis