Brannigan
Pronunciation: [ br-AN-ihg-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brannigan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 21 babies have been named Brannigan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brannigan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,335 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,335
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Brannigan is also used as a girl name, ranked #21552.
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About the Name Brannigan
Brannigan is a boy name .
Is Brannigan a boy or girl name? Brannigan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,335 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #21,552. Brannigan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Brannigan is currently ranked #27,335 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Brannigan include Bran, Brany, Branie, Brann, Branny, Brannie, Gan, Gany, Ganie, Igan, Bry, and Brie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Brannigan include Brandon, Brantley, Branson, Brantlee, Branden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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