Teagan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEE-gun / /ˈtiːɡən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: poet; Gaelic: little poet
Historical & Cultural Background
Teagan is derived from the Irish surname 'Tadhg', which means poet. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a rich cultural heritage associated with storytelling and poetry in Irish tradition.
Trend Summary
Teagan has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teagan
- Tegan
International Variants
- Tadhg (Irish)
Famous people named Teagan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Teagan was first seen in the United States in 1986. Teagan has ranked as high as #1000 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Teagan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Teagan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 14 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| SC | 5 | |
| AL | 5 | |
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 151 |
| 2003 | 143 |
| 2004 | 189 |
| 2005 | 208 |
| 2006 | 243 |
| 2007 | 352 |
| 2008 | 366 |
| 2009 | 382 |
| 2010 | 342 |
| 2011 | 295 |
| 2012 | 304 |
| 2013 | 222 |
| 2014 | 214 |
| 2015 | 202 |
| 2016 | 175 |
| 2017 | 149 |
| 2018 | 148 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 124 |