Phelan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFAY-lan / /ˈfeɪ.lən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'little wolf'; Gaelic: 'wolf'
Historical & Cultural Background
Phelan is derived from the Irish surname O'Faolain, which means 'descendant of Faolán'. Faolán itself is a diminutive of 'faol', meaning 'wolf'. The name has historical significance in Ireland, often associated with nobility and ancient clans.
Trend Summary
Phelan has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among names of Irish origin.
Similar Names
Variants
- Phelin
- Phelon
International Variants
- Félim (Irish)
- Phelan (Irish)
Famous people named Phelan
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Fictional characters named Phelan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Phelan was first seen in the United States in 1949. Phelan has ranked as high as #1206 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Phelan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Phelan
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 |