Cagney
Pronunciation: [ k-AGN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cagney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 105 babies have been named Cagney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cagney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,462 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,462
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cagney
Cagney is a boy name .
Is Cagney a boy or girl name? Cagney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,462 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,198. Cagney is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cagney is currently ranked #25,462 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cagney include Cag, Cagn, Cagny, Cagnie, Cay, Caie, and Cagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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