Tadhg
4 countries#457 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Tadhg was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
947 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #184 · peaked in 2021 with 118 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
629 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #457 · peaked in 2021 with 90 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
613 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #3658 · peaked in 2023 with 46 births
Most common in: California, Massachusetts, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
262 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #85 · peaked in 2023 with 31 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
56 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2024 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Tadhg’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1322 | — |
| 2003 | #1326 | ↓4 |
| 2004 | #1222 | ↑104 |
| 2005 | #1190 | ↑32 |
| 2006 | #1048 | ↑142 |
| 2007 | #952 | ↑96 |
| 2008 | #1457 | ↓505 |
| 2009 | #1749 | ↓292 |
| 2010 | #1551 | ↑198 |
| 2011 | #1251 | ↑300 |
| 2012 | #1152 | ↑99 |
| 2013 | #1339 | ↓187 |
| 2014 | #1630 | ↓291 |
| 2015 | #996 | ↑634 |
| 2016 | #1050 | ↓54 |
| 2017 | #943 | ↑107 |
| 2018 | #786 | ↑157 |
| 2019 | #634 | ↑152 |
| 2020 | #551 | ↑83 |
| 2021 | #457 | ↑94 |
Frequently asked questions about Tadhg
Is Tadhg a popular name?
Yes — Tadhg currently ranks #457 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Tadhg more common for boys or girls?
Tadhg is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Tadhg most popular?
Tadhg peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 90 recorded births that year.
Is Tadhg rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Tadhg’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2357 in 1996 to #457 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Tadhg?
At least 1,560 babies have been recorded with the name Tadhg across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Tadhg popular in more than one country?
Yes — Tadhg appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Tadhg?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Tadhg include Samy, Tiger.
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