Teagan
Teagan is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little poet, philosopher, or fair.
Origin and history
Teagan is a unisex name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Tadhgáin, meaning descendant of Tadhg, or related to the Welsh word for fair or beautiful. While historically used for both boys and girls, it has become particularly popular for females in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it remains a steadily used modern choice with a distinctly Celtic flair.
Popularity in the United States
29,421 babies in the United States have been named Teagan since 1880. It ranks #846 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #282.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 191 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,171 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,389 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,006 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,658 |
Famous people named Teagan
- Teagan Croft: Actress
- Teagan Presley: Media personality, Actress
Nicknames
Teag, Tea
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish root 'Tadhg', an ancient Gaelic name that historically meant poet or storyteller.
- Though it has deep Irish roots, Teagan gained most of its mainstream U.S. popularity in the 1990s and 2000s.