Tegan
Tegan is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Fair, pretty, or handsome.
Origin and history
Tegan is a name of Welsh origin derived from the word for 'fair' or 'pretty'. Historically used in Wales, it gained moderate usage as a modern unisex name in English-speaking countries, including the United States. In recent years, it maintains a steady, mild popularity for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,789 babies in the United States have been named Tegan since 1880. It ranks #2050 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1364.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (8 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 173 |
| 1980-1990 | 777 |
| 1990-2000 | 715 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,533 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,811 |
| 2020-2029 | 761 |
Famous people named Tegan
- Tegan Quin: Musician, Singer
- Tegan Moss: Actress
Nicknames
Teg, Teggy
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Welsh word 'teg', which translates to fair or beautiful.
- It gained broader international visibility through Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara.