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 |
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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 |