Brogan
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”).
Every Brogan since 1983 — 5,031 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Brogan
Brogan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,388 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 5,031 American babies have been named Brogan — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 313 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Brogan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Brogan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,344 | 34 | #3,388 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,306 | 30 | #3,706 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,578 | 57 | #2,393 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,706 | 49 | #2,678 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,083 | 63 | #2,230 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,495 | 56 | #2,370 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,020 | 83 | #1,824 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,645 | 101 | #1,617 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,924 | 118 | #1,449 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,486 | 137 | #1,315 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,343 | 156 | #1,185 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,763 | 201 | #1,014 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,681 | 188 | #1,030 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,713 | 218 | #933 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,397 | 288 | #780 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,965 | 250 | #846 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,962 | 226 | #912 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,128 | 259 | #841 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,261 | 193 | #1,003 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,912 | 183 | #1,003 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,878 | 163 | #1,032 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,599 | 156 | #1,044 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,852 | 129 | #1,161 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,109 | 100 | #1,327 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,039 | 78 | #1,545 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,005 | 77 | #1,553 |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,157 | 55 | #1,650 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,576 | 34 | #2,130 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,084 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Brogan mean?
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Brógáin (“descendants of Brógán”), probably from a diminutive of bróg (“shoe”).
How popular is the name Brogan in 2025?
Brogan ranked #3,388 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Brogan?
5,031 babies have been named Brogan in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Brogan most popular?
Brogan peaked in 2011, when 313 newborns received the name.
Is Brogan a boy or girl name?
Brogan is used for both: about 17% of babies named Brogan have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Brogan rising or falling?
Brogan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.