Brannigan Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBRAN-ih-gun / /ˈbrænɪɡən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: descendant of Bran; Gaelic: little raven

Historical & Cultural Background

Brannigan is an Irish surname that has been used as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'O'Braonain', which means 'descendant of Braonán'. The name is associated with the imagery of the raven, a significant bird in Irish mythology. It has gained some popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Brannigan has seen limited use as a given name in the United States.

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Variants

  • Branigan

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brannigan was first seen in the United States in 1976. Brannigan has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Brannigan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19765
20046
20095
20245