Egan Boy

Popularity: #897 · Trend: → Stable

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, Texas, and Florida. 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19156
19245
19595
19646
19686
19707
19717
19726
197310
19746
19756
19777
197916
198013
19816
19826
19836
19845
198510
19868
19878
19888
198910
199015
199115
199215
199312
199414
199512
19969
199721
199824
199919
200025
200136
200240
200345
200434
200548
200641
200748
200840
200941
201030
201137
201229
201335
201427
201529
201622
201734
201833
201949
202030
202128
202227
202328
202427