Is Teagan a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Teagan is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Teagan?

It’s currently ranked #306 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Teagan Unisex

Popularity: #306 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationTEE-gun / ˈtiːɡən

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: poet; Gaelic: little poet

Historical & Cultural Background

Teagan is derived from the Irish surname O'Teagan, which means 'descendant of Teag'. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century. It is often used for girls, although it can also be a unisex name. The name reflects a connection to Irish heritage and culture.

Trend Summary

Teagan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Tegan
Teaghan

International Variants

Teagán (Irish)
Tegan (Welsh)

Famous people named Teagan

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Fictional characters named Teagan

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Sibling Suggestions

Megan Kieran Aidan Saoirse Niamh

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Teagan was first seen in the United States in 1979. Teagan has ranked as high as #337 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, 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)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	65	7%
OH	65	7%
TX	63	7%
PA	54	6%
NY	43	5%
FL	40	5%
NC	39	4%
IL	38	4%
NJ	34	4%
VA	27	3%
WI	27	3%
MD	24	3%
WA	24	3%
MA	23	3%
MN	21	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1979	6
1981	9
1982	7
1983	5
1984	15
1985	30
1986	36
1987	27
1988	30
1989	32
1990	49
1991	55
1992	69
1993	67
1994	84
1995	78
1996	163
1997	158
1998	182
1999	266
2000	266
2001	321
2002	411
2003	429
2004	548
2005	636
2006	741
2007	796
2008	1,046
2009	1,195
2010	1,304
2011	1,473
2012	1,244
2013	1,226
2014	1,285
2015	1,438
2016	2,045
2017	1,733
2018	1,657
2019	1,600
2020	1,499
2021	1,215
2022	1,106
2023	997
2024	936