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Foley

FOH-lee /ˈfoʊli/

At a glance

In short
Foley is a traditional male name with English origins, pronounced as FOH-lee (/ˈfoʊli/). It has a certain charm and uniqueness.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1955 (#3,505)
Babies in 1955
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,252 in 1922
First recorded
1918

Meaning of Foley

Foley is a traditional male name with English origins. The name Foley has been used in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it may not be as popular today, it still holds a certain charm and uniqueness. The name Foley has no recorded variations, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out. Though it does not have any specific associations or meanings, Foley can be seen as a strong and masculine name for your baby boy.

How to pronounce Foley

English

Popularity of Foley in the U.S.

Foley was last recorded in the U.S. in 1955, ranked #3,505 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,252 in 1922. It first appears in the records in 1918.

Bar and line chart: Foley in the U.S., 1918–1955. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 1922 and 6 in 1955. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,252 in 1922, #3,505 in 1955.
  • Boys named Foley (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1918–1955. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1918⁠–⁠1955 5 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195563,505back
194953,690back
192283,252back
192073,489back
191863,728new

Notable people named Foley

  • Foley Thomas Beach is an American Anglican bishop who served as the second archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America.
  • Foley is an American bassist, drummer and singer best known for playing lead bass with Miles Davis from 1987 to 1991.