Broghan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Broghan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 104 babies have been named Broghan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Broghan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,517 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,517
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Broghan is also used as a girl name, ranked #13064.
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About the Name Broghan
Broghan is a boy name .
Is Broghan a boy or girl name? Broghan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,517 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,064. Broghan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Broghan is currently ranked #25,517 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Broghan include Bro, Brog, Brogy, Brogie, Han, Hany, Hanie, Bry, Brie, and Brokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Broghan include Brogan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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