boy's name
Flannan
FLAN-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 42
Flannan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #327. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Flannan Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Flannan?
In 1981, Flannan was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #327 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Flannan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Flannan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Flannan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Flannan
- English FLAN-un
Sibling Names for Flannan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Flannan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Flannan
Is Flannan a girl's or a boy's name?
Flannan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Flannan?
Flannan has 2 syllables.
When was Flannan most popular?
Flannan peaked in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.