Keegan Unisex

Popularity: #508 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEE-gun / /ˈkiːɡən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'descendant of Aodhagán'; Gaelic: 'little fire'

Historical & Cultural Background

Keegan is derived from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, which means 'son of Aodhagán'. Aodhagán itself is a diminutive of Aodh, an ancient Irish name meaning 'fire'. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century. It reflects a blend of traditional Irish heritage and modern naming trends.

Trend Summary

Keegan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

KieranCianEamonFinnLachlanTadhgDarraghCillian

Variants

  • Keagan
  • Kegan

International Variants

  • Caoimhín (Irish)
  • Kégan (French)

Famous people named Keegan

Keegan Allen is an American actor known for his role in the television series 'Pretty Little Liars'.

Keegan Bradley is a professional golfer who won the 2011 PGA Championship.

Keegan Akin is a professional baseball player known for his time with the Baltimore Orioles.

Fictional characters named Keegan

Keegan is a character in the video game series 'Call of Duty', known for his role in the storyline.

Keegan is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', where he appears as a classmate.

Sibling Suggestions

AidanDeclanLiamNolanRonanSeamus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keegan was first seen in the United States in 1965. Keegan has ranked as high as #408 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Michigan, Ohio, Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Keegan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keegan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
PA 27
7%
OH 27
7%
IL 26
6%
IN 25
6%
NY 21
5%
FL 20
5%
MI 20
5%
CA 19
5%
MA 18
4%
TX 17
4%
VA 17
4%
MN 15
4%
KY 15
4%
SC 14
3%
WA 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19657
19697
197014
19718
19727
19738
197424
197525
197645
197748
197867
197982
1980110
1981106
1982121
1983126
1984157
1985205
1986165
1987188
1988214
1989329
1990385
1991442
1992485
1993516
1994606
1995669
1996799
1997804
1998928
1999957
20001,080
20011,158
20021,284
20031,271
20041,293
20051,390
20061,594
20071,707
20081,683
20091,597
20101,430
20111,370
20121,472
20131,458
20141,560
20151,346
20161,294
20171,124
2018940
2019723
2020592
2021596
2022523
2023442
2024482