Foley Name Origin
/FOH-lee/-
American (Caucasian) 50%
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Irish (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Foley
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The surname Foley is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Foghlú, meaning 'descendant of Foghlú'. It is common in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, and has also become established as a surname in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Foley each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).