Maedhbh
femaleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Maedhbh: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Fallingamong girls in Republic of Ireland · 1977–2016
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1977 | #518 |
| 1991 | #457 |
| 2004 | #677 |
| 2006 | #764 |
| 2009 | #893 |
| 2015 | #896 |
| 2016 | #868 |
VerifiedSource: CSO Ireland — Irish Babies' Names.Confidence: high.
See all Republic of Ireland names · Source: CSO Ireland — Irish Babies' Names
What the data shows
Recorded in official data among girls in Republic of Ireland in 7 of the 40 years from 1977 to 2016.
Official data for Republic of Ireland, 1977–2016 · CSO Ireland. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded1977
First recorded at #518 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1977 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1977–2016
Highest recorded position: #457 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 1991 (recorded 1977–2016).
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2016
Most recently recorded at #868 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2016.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Popularity data
Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 1977 to 2016. Highest recorded position: #457 in Republic of Ireland in 1991.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Republic of Ireland | female | #868 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2015 | Republic of Ireland | female | #896 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | Republic of Ireland | female | #893 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2006 | Republic of Ireland | female | #764 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2004 | Republic of Ireland | female | #677 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 1991 | Republic of Ireland | female | #457 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 1977 | Republic of Ireland | female | #518 | 3 | High | Verified |
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Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 1977 to 2016. Highest recorded position: #457 in Republic of Ireland in 1991. Source data last verified 2026-07-25.