Flannery, of Irish origin, is an intriguing and distinctive given name that has been used historically for both males and females. It means 'red-haired' or 'ruddy complexion', derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'Flaithní'. The name was traditionally borne by members of the Flannery clan, who were chiefs of Clanrickard in County Galway. Today, it is still employed as a given name, albeit with greater frequency for females due to its literary associations.
"Flannery experienced peak popularity between 1988 and 1995 with over 20 births each year, but has since fluctuated between 7 to 23 births annually."