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Cagney

Pronunciation: [ k-AGN-ee ]

Boy Name #25,462 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cagney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AGN-ee.

Parents who love the name Cagney often also consider Leevan, Lang, Coletin .

Popularity Over Time

#25,462
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#25,462
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Cag Cay Cagie Cagnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cagney

Is Cagney a boy or girl name?
Cagney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25462. As a girl name, it is ranked #58198. Cagney is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cagney?
Cagney is pronounced k-AGN-ee.
How popular is the name Cagney?
Cagney is currently ranked #25462 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cagney?
Common nicknames for Cagney include Cag, Cay, Cagie, and Cagnie.
Is Cagney a common or rare name?
Cagney is an uncommon name, ranked #25462 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Cay, Cagie, and Cagnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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