Rising since 1994, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Tadhg since 1992
Babies named Tadhg per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 214 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Tadhg is a traditional Irish name that has been steadily gaining traction in the United States since the early 1990s. First recorded in 1992, it has seen a remarkable ascent, particularly since 1994, with its trajectory described as rising. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, and as of 2025, it ranks 3658, with approximately 1 in 57,000 boys receiving the name. Despite its ancient roots, Tadhg remains a rare choice in the US, with no top states showing significant clustering. Its lyrical sound and deep cultural heritage make it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with genuine Irish character.
Tadhg is derived from Old Irish Tadg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'. It was borne by several figures in Irish mythology, including Tadhg mac Cein, a warrior of the Fianna. The name remained common in medieval Ireland and was anglicized as Teague or Thaddeus, though Tadhg itself has seen a modern revival in Ireland.
“Tadhg” around the world
Where Tadhg lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#8
in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tig
Variants: Teague, Tadhgán
Sibling names for Tadhg
Names that share Tadhg's style, for a brother or sister.
