Keegan
Keegan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Son of Aodhagán, meaning little fiery one.
Origin and history
Keegan is derived from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning son of Aodhagán. The root Aodhagán is a diminutive of Aodh, which means fire. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward Irish surname-names.
Popularity in the United States
38,519 babies in the United States have been named Keegan since 1880. It ranks #586 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #554.
States where it is most popular
- MI (6.5 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 328 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,721 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,591 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,057 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,718 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,090 |
Famous people named Keegan
- Keegan Bradley: Golfer
- Keegan Allen: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- Keegan originated as an Irish surname before transitioning into a popular given name in English-speaking countries.
- The root name Aodh refers to the ancient Celtic god of sun and fire.