Keagen
Keagen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son or descendant of Aodhagán (little fire).
Origin and history
Keagen is a variant spelling of the Irish surname and given name Keegan, derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aodhagáin. The name traditionally translates to 'descendant of Aodhagán', a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire'. In the United States, it is a modern, uncommon variant used primarily for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,047 babies in the United States have been named Keagen since 1880. It ranks #3638 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- MI (21.8 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- OH (12 %)
- IL (11.3 %)
- IN (10.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 521 |
| 2010-2019 | 386 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Nicknames
Keag, Keagie
Fun facts
- It derives from the Irish clan name Mac Aodhagáin, traditionally a family of hereditary lawyers and scholars in Ireland.
- Keagen is an alternative spelling of Keegan, reflecting a common U.S. naming trend of using 'e-a-g' instead of 'e-e-g'.