Medb
femaleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Medb: 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 · 2000–2017
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #465 |
| 2002 | #620 |
| 2007 | #842 |
| 2009 | #893 |
| 2011 | #937 |
| 2017 | #873 |
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 6 of the 18 years from 2000 to 2017.
Official data for Republic of Ireland, 2000–2017 · CSO Ireland. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded2000
First recorded at #465 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 2000 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded2000–2017
Highest recorded position: #465 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2000 (recorded 2000–2017).
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2017
Most recently recorded at #873 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2017.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Popularity data
Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 2000 to 2017. Highest recorded position: #465 in Republic of Ireland in 2000.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Republic of Ireland | female | #873 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2011 | Republic of Ireland | female | #937 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2009 | Republic of Ireland | female | #893 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2007 | Republic of Ireland | female | #842 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2002 | Republic of Ireland | female | #620 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2000 | Republic of Ireland | female | #465 | 4 | High | Verified |
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Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 2000 to 2017. Highest recorded position: #465 in Republic of Ireland in 2000. Source data last verified 2026-07-25.