Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Clodagh since 1998
Babies named Clodagh per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clodagh's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Clodagh is a distinctly Irish name that entered U.S. Social Security data in 1998, a relatively late first record suggesting it arrived with increased Irish cultural awareness. It peaked in 2018 yet remains extremely rare, with roughly one in every 178,585 newborns given the name in 2025. Its trajectory has been stable over the past decade, neither surging nor fading. While the name has not appeared in any top state rankings, it holds strong ties to Irish heritage and mythology, making it a meaningful choice for families with Irish roots. The etymology is debated among scholars, but the association with the River Clody in County Wexford is the most common explanation.
Clodagh is an Irish name of uncertain etymology. It is traditionally thought to be derived from the name of the River Clody in County Wexford, Ireland, or alternatively as a variant of Clodhna, the name of a beautiful goddess or fairy queen in Irish mythology. The name gained modern usage in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, particularly since the late 20th century.
“Clodagh” around the world
Where Clodagh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#47
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Clodagh
Names that share Clodagh's style, for a brother or sister.
