Clodagh
Meaningfrom the River Clody · Irish
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,409 in 2018
9 babies were named Clodagh in the US in 2025. It has climbed 143 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clodagh, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clodagh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClodagh first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #7,409.
- Then vs nowClodagh is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 178,571.
- TrendClodagh has climbed 143 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Clodagh means “from the River Clody”. Our records link it to Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Clodagh
Clodagh is a girl name of Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “from the River Clody”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-agh”. US birth records list Clodagh for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 25 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #7,409 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.9 | 350,877 girls |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 273,224 girls |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 229,358 girls |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 175,953 girls |
More Gaelic girl names
- Girl name: Nora · honor
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Girl name: Alana · possibly little rock
- Unisex name: Lennon · descendant of Leannán
- Unisex name: Murphy · sea warrior
- Girl name: Fiona · white, fair
- Girl name: Mara · bitter
Questions about the name Clodagh
What does the name Clodagh mean?
Clodagh means “from the River Clody” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Clodagh?
Clodagh has Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Gaelic names include Nora, Isla, Maeve.
Is Clodagh a boy or girl name?
Clodagh is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clodagh?
Clodagh ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#7,409).