Gallagher
Pronunciation: [ g-AL-uhg-er ]
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Gallagher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 21 babies have been named Gallagher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gallagher is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,292 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,292
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gallagher
Gallagher is a boy name .
Gallagher is currently ranked #18,292 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gallagher include Gal, Gall, Gally, Gallie, Galla, Gallay, Gallaie, Her, Hery, Herie, Gher, and Gaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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