Small badger
A variant of the Irish name Brogan, derived from the word 'bróg' meaning shoe, combined with a diminutive suffix. It is often interpreted as 'small badger' in a symbolic or folkloric context. While rare in the United States, it retains a rugged, Celtic charm.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Brogen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American convicted criminal often cited in true crime media
