Teegan
Teegan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little poet or fair-skinned.
Origin and history
Teegan is a modern spelling variation of the Irish name Tegan or Teagan, derived from the Gaelic name Tadhgán. Historically meaning 'little poet' or 'fair', it functions as a unisex name in the United States. While historically more common for females, it sees steady moderate use as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,592 babies in the United States have been named Teegan since 1880. It ranks #3163 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- UT (15.9 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- OH (10.7 %)
- WI (6.3 %)
- IA (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 598 |
| 2010-2019 | 766 |
| 2020-2029 | 196 |
Fun facts
- Teegan is derived from the Old Irish name Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg, which translates to poet or bard.
- Though spelled with various double-e or a-e configurations, the name is used across both gender registers in modern English-speaking countries.