US Popularity:16816
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!

How Popular Is The Name Madigan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Madigan is currently #16816 in U.S. births
Girl:Madigan is currently #10007 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#10007
in 2023
- 2123
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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