Madigan
Pronunciation: [ m-AD-ihg-uhn ]
Madigan is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,729 in the US, popular nicknames include Mad, May, and Madie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Madigan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 964 babies have been named Madigan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Madigan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,729 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,729
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Madigan
Madigan is a girl name .
Madigan is currently ranked #12,729 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Madigan include Mad, May, Madie, and Madiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Madigan include Madison, Madilyn, Madilynn, Madisson, Madisyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis