Braegan
A feminine name derived from the Irish surname Brogan, meaning "descendant of the broguemaker".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Braegan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Braegan today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Braegan births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Braegan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Braegan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,776
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Braegan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Braegan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Braegan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Braegan
The name Braegan is a relatively modern invention, likely originating as a creative spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Brogan. The prefix "Bra" is thought to be derived from the Irish word "brog," meaning "shoe" or "hosier." This suggests that Brogan may have initially referred to a shoemaker or someone involved in the shoe trade.
Historically, the name Brogan has been recorded in various spellings, including Broghan, Brogain, and Broghain, dating back to the 16th century in Ireland. However, the specific spelling "Braegan" does not appear to have any direct historical or cultural roots.
While the name Braegan itself does not seem to have any notable historical figures associated with it, the traditional Irish name Brogan has been carried by several individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Brogan O'Reilly, an Irish chieftain who lived in the 16th century and was known for his military exploits.
Another notable bearer of the name was Brogan Morison, a Scottish minister and theologian who lived in the 17th century and authored several religious works. In the 19th century, Brogan Tuomy was an Irish politician and member of the British Parliament, representing County Mayo.
In more recent times, Brogan Dulle was an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular mobile game company, HQ Trivia. He was born in 1991 and gained recognition for his innovative approach to interactive gaming.
Additionally, Brogan Bentley is a contemporary American author and speaker known for her work in the self-help and personal development genres. She was born in 1982 and has published several books on topics such as mindfulness and self-empowerment.
While the name Braegan may be a relatively new creation, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Ireland and the traditional name Brogan. Despite its modern origins, the name carries a unique blend of history and creativity.
People
Braegan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Braegan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Braegan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Braegan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Braegan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Braegan a common name?
We classify Braegan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Braegan most popular?
The single biggest year for Braegan was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Braegan is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Braegan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Braegan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Braegan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Braegan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Braegan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Braegan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Braegan?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.