How Many People Are Named Brogan?
Complete statistics for the name Brogan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Brogan, a very rare male name, is held by just 4,923 people in the US today, making up 1 in 67,028 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 86% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 4,991 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Brogan Through the Generations
Brogan, a name that's been around for generations but only recently gained traction, saw its peak in 2011 with 312 births. Today, the average age of someone named Brogan is 19, with 4,269 under 30 and 722 aged between 30 and 60. The name's trend shows a decline, indicating it's a newer-generation name that's becoming less popular.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Brogan's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Brogan
How Many People Have the Name Brogan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,400 people in the United States currently share the name Brogan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,790 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Brogan a Common or Rare Name?
Brogan is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Brogan Mean?
Brogan means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Brogan in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.
When Was Brogan Most Popular?
The name Brogan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 312 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Brogan?
Approximately 7,400 people named Brogan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,400. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,790 Americans.
Is Brogan a rare name?
Brogan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,790 Americans has this name.
What does the name Brogan mean?
Brogan means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Brogan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Brogan are male and 17% are female.
When was Brogan most popular?
Brogan peaked in 2011 with 312 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.