Phelan
Pronunciation: [ f-EHL-uhn ]
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Phelan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 68 babies have been named Phelan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phelan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,298 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,298
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Phelan
Phelan is a girl name .
Is Phelan a boy or girl name? Phelan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,298 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,334. Phelan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phelan is currently ranked #58,298 in popularity for girl 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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