Dooley
Pronunciation: [ d-OOL-ee ]
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Dooley first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 5 babies have been named Dooley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dooley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,525 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,525
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dooley
Dooley is a boy name .
Dooley is currently ranked #42,525 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dooley include Doo, Dool, Dooly, Doolie, Doy, Doie, and Dookins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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