Egan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-gun / /ˈiːɡən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'little fire'; Gaelic: 'descendant of Eoghan'
Historical & Cultural Background
Egan is derived from the Irish surname O'Egan, which means 'descendant of Eoghan'. Eoghan itself is an ancient Gaelic name, often associated with nobility in Ireland. The name has been borne by various historical figures and is linked to several Irish clans. It remains a relatively uncommon first name in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Egan has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eagan
- Eoghan
International Variants
- Eoghan (Irish)
- Egan (Irish)
Famous people named Egan
Egan Bernal is a Colombian professional cyclist known for winning the Tour de France in 2019.
Egan O'Connell is an American author recognized for his contributions to contemporary literature.
Egan McCarthy is an Australian rugby player who has played at the national level.
Egan O'Neill is a notable Irish artist known for his landscape paintings.
Fictional characters named Egan
Egan is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', known for his strategic skills.
Egan is featured in the animated series 'The Adventures of Egan', where he embarks on various quests.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Egan was first seen in the United States in 1915. Egan has ranked as high as #1323 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Egan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Egan (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 27 |