Egan
Egan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little fire or fiery.
Origin and history
Egan is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Aodhagán, a diminutive of Aodh. The name carries the classical meaning of 'little fire' or 'fiery'. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but recognizable masculine choice with strong Irish roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,219 babies in the United States have been named Egan since 1880. It ranks #3479 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1760.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- OH (7 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 398 |
| 2010-2019 | 325 |
| 2020-2029 | 167 |
Famous people named Egan
- Egan Bernal: Professional Cyclist, Tour de France Winner
Fun facts
- It originated as a double diminutive of the ancient Gaelic name Aodh, who was the god of the underworld and fire.
- The traditional Irish spelling is Aodhagán, which transformed into Egan through English transcription.