Keagan
Keagan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Aodhagán, meaning 'little fiery one' or 'fiery'.
Origin and history
Keagan is an anglicized spelling variant of the Irish surname Keegan, which derives from Mac Aodhagáin. The name traditionally means 'son of Aodhagán' or 'little fiery one'. It gained moderate popularity as a given name in the United States starting in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
8,784 babies in the United States have been named Keagan since 1880. It ranks #1287 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1242.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,014 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,633 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,246 |
| 2020-2029 | 733 |
Famous people named Keagan
- Keagan Dolly: Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Irish clan name Mac Aodhagáin, historically prominent in legal and scholarly roles in medieval Ireland.
- The spelling Keagan emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar phonetic adaptations like Keegan and Kegan.