Tegan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEH-gun / ˈtɛɡənWelsh; Irish
Meaning
Welsh: beautiful; Irish: poet
Historical & Cultural Background
Tegan is a name of Welsh origin, often used for both boys and girls. In Welsh culture, it is associated with beauty and grace. The name has also been adopted in Ireland, where it carries the meaning of a poet. Tegan has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the years.
Trend Summary
Tegan has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Teg
- Teggy
International Variants
- Tegan (Irish)
- Tegan (Welsh)
Famous people named Tegan
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Fictional characters named Tegan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tegan was first seen in the United States in 1984. Tegan has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Utah, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Tegan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tegan (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 136 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 202 |
| 2008 | 158 |
| 2009 | 161 |
| 2010 | 135 |
| 2011 | 96 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2013 | 100 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 54 |