Flannery
Every Flannery since 1980 — 580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Flannery
Flannery is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,773 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 580 American babies have been named Flannery. Its peak came in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Flannery stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Flannery year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,773 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,041 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,576 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,684 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,803 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,148 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,330 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,508 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,181 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,349 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,378 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,427 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,893 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,360 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,939 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,468 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,066 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,521 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,849 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,787 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,498 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,884 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,259 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,227 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,717 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,921 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,903 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,634 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,771 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,426 |
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Famous people named Flannery
- Flannery O'Connor Writer · 1925–1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Flannery in 2025?
Flannery ranked #13,773 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Flannery?
580 babies have been named Flannery in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Flannery most popular?
Flannery peaked in 2006, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Flannery a boy or girl name?
Flannery is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Flannery rising or falling?
Flannery is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Flannery?
Well-known people named Flannery include Flannery O'Connor (writer).