Connelly
Pronunciation: [ k-AHN-uhl-ee ]
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Connelly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 117 babies have been named Connelly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Connelly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,336 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,336
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Connelly
Connelly is a boy name .
Is Connelly a boy or girl name? Connelly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,336 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,696. Connelly is more commonly used as a boy name.
Connelly is currently ranked #7,336 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Connelly include Con, Conn, Conny, Connie, Conne, Conney, Conneie, Lly, Llyie, Coy, Coie, and Conkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Connelly include Connor, Conner, Connell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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