Teagan
Teagan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little poet or fair-skinned.
Origin and history
Teagan is a unisex name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Tadhgáin, meaning descendant of Tadhg's diminutive form. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries for both boys and girls. While more commonly used for females, it maintains steady usage as a masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
5,595 babies in the United States have been named Teagan since 1880. It ranks #1624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1226.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
- UT (4.9 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,246 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,195 |
| 2020-2029 | 751 |
Nicknames
Teag, Tee
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish name Tadhg, which historically meant 'poet' or 'bard'.
- Although more widely given to girls in the U.S., Teagan has maintained a consistent presence for boys since the 1990s.