Aegan Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-gun //ˈeɪɡən//
Origin: Irish; Gaelic
Meaning: Aegan (Irish) - 'little fire'; Aegan (Gaelic) - 'fiery'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Aegan has Irish roots, where it is derived from the word for 'fire', symbolizing warmth and passion. In Gaelic culture, fire often represents strength and vitality, reflecting the spirited nature of the people.
The name may also connect to various mythological figures associated with fire and light in Celtic traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aegan was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Aegan has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Aegan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Aegan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aegan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Aegan
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aegan.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |