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Brogan

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Pronounced BROH-gun /ˈbroʊ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname O Brogain, tied to the word brog, 'a small shoe; a stout sturdy shoe.' Carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname name: Brogan comes from the word for 'small shoe' (said 'BROH-gun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname O Brogain, tied to the word brog, 'a small shoe; a stout sturdy shoe.' Carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name.
U.S. rank (2025)#15344 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 872

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019862025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brogan is an Irish surname from brog, 'a small shoe,' the same root as the English brogue. As a girl's name it is rare; it is more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'BROH-gun').

For girls it appears rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Brogan is an Irish surname tied to brog, 'a small, sturdy shoe' (the word behind English 'brogue') — used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'BROH-gun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Brogan — Irish surname; brog 'small shoe'; boy-leaning

Variations

BrogenBrogynBroghan

Nicknames

BroGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brogan mean?

Brogan is an Irish surname tied to brog, 'a small, sturdy shoe' (the root of 'brogue').

How do you pronounce Brogan?

It's said BROH-gun /ˈbroʊ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Brogan a boy or girl name?

Brogan is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Brogan?

Brogan is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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