Brogan
Brogan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Brogan
Root meaning: “descendants of Brógán”
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”).
How popular is Brogan?
Since 1880, 872 girls and 4,159 boys in the U.S. have been named Brogan (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2576 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #780 in 2011. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Brogan FAQ
What does the name Brogan mean?
Brogan traces back to a root meaning "descendants of Brógán". A male given name. A female given name. Anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”).
How popular is the name Brogan?
Since 1880, 872 girls and 4,159 boys in the U.S. have been named Brogan (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2576 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #780 in 2011. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Brogan a boy or girl name?
Brogan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (872 girls and 4,159 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.