Kegan
Kegan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Aodhagán (meaning little fiery one or little flame).
Origin and history
Kegan is an Anglicized variant of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning descendant of Aodhagán. It is related to the name Keegan and is used as a masculine given name in the United States. Though less common than Keegan, it has maintained steady, moderate usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,848 babies in the United States have been named Kegan since 1880. It ranks #2056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- MI (14.4 %)
- TX (13.9 %)
- IN (13 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
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 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 435 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,355 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,206 |
| 2010-2019 | 680 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Fun facts
- Kegan developed as a simplified English phonetic spelling of the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin.
- The root of the name links back to the ancient Gaelic mythic name Aodh, associated with fire.