Madigan
US Popularity:13365
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little dog, dog
There's something special about finding a name that points to cultural roots and heritage. The Gaelic name Madigan has its origins in the western part of Ireland, from where many Madigans emigrated to the United States and Canada in the 19th century. It is best known as a traditional Irish surname in the US, but as a gender-neutral forename, it suddenly sounds fresh and unique. Keen to get your paws on this given name? That makes perfect sense, seeing as Madigan means "little dog" or just "dog" in Old Irish!
Madigan Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Madigan is currently #13365 in U.S. births
Girl:Madigan is currently #13687 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#13687
in 2022
- 3374
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Madigan Family History
House of Names, Madigan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Surname DB, Last name: Madigan
Behind the Name, Madigan, December 2014
Behind the Name, Ó Madaidhín, June 2023
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