Foley Name Origin

/FOH-lee/

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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.

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).

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