Teagan Unisex
Origin(s)
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.
Similar Names
Keegan, Regan, Ronan, Shayla, Teal, Tamsin, Tara, Tegan
Variants
- Tegan
- Teaghan
International Variants
- Teagán (Irish)
- Tegan (Welsh)
Famous people named Teagan
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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, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Teagan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Teagan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 65 | |
| OH | 65 | |
| TX | 63 | |
| PA | 54 | |
| NY | 43 | |
| FL | 40 | |
| NC | 39 | |
| IL | 38 | |
| NJ | 34 | |
| WI | 27 | |
| VA | 27 | |
| WA | 24 | |
| MD | 24 | |
| MA | 23 | |
| GA | 21 |
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 |