Total births
39
Unisex name · since 1984
Branigan
39 babies named Branigan in U.S. Social Security records since 1984, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 39
- total births
- 1984–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 87%
- born in that decade
Branigan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 39 have been recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Branigan recorded 39 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 1991.
- 39 total births
- 1984–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 87% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
39 girls have been named Branigan since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 39
- total births
- 1984–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 87%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
87% of everyone ever named Branigan was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
12 babies were named Branigan in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Branigan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Branigan's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Branigan at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Branigan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–1991
- Peak year (1985)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Branigan popularity over time - boys
31 total births recorded since 1983 (Branigan as boys' name)
Branigan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Branigan's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 87% of all-time use.
Branigan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 34 births (87% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Branigan? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 39 babies named Branigan. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 12 births.
When was Branigan most popular? ▼
Branigan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Is Branigan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Branigan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 39 births, and as a boy's name it has 31 births.
How long has the name Branigan been used? ▼
Records for Branigan go back to 1984, giving 8 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Branigan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Brandy, Brandi, Brandie, Braelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Branigan's data
- Branigan's decade-level peak was the 1980s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Branigan
Nearby Names Like Branigan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Branigan
Brandy Girl
#3242 106,559 births
Brandi Girl
#4318 101,906 births
Brandie Girl
#12356 15,839 births
Braelyn Girl
#1074 10,972 births
Braelynn Girl
#810 9,829 births
Compare Branigan side by side: Branigan vs Brandy Branigan vs Brandi Branigan vs Brandie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Branigan: Baby Name Since 1984 - 39 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/branigan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Branigan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.