Eagan Boy
Origin(s)
Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'little fire'; English: 'descendant of Aodh'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, Eagan is derived from the name Aodh, which means fire and is associated with the ancient Celtic god of the sun. The English variant reflects a patronymic form, indicating lineage from someone named Aodh. Both origins highlight themes of warmth and ancestry.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Eagan
- Eoghan
International Variants
- Eoghan (Irish)
- Eoin (Irish)
Famous people named Eagan
Eagan O'Connell — American politician.
Eagan McAllister — American artist.
Fictional characters named Eagan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Eagan was first seen in the United States in 1997. Eagan has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Eagan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Eagan (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 15 |