Tegan
Tegan is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Fair, attractive, or beloved.
Origin and history
Tegan is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'fair' or 'darling'. While more commonly given to girls, it maintains steady usage as a masculine or unisex name in the United States. Its soft, modern two-syllable sound aligns well with contemporary naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,574 babies in the United States have been named Tegan since 1880. It ranks #2555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1575.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- UT (8.3 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
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 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,070 |
| 2010-2019 | 955 |
| 2020-2029 | 352 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Welsh word 'teg', which means fair or handsome, paired with a diminutive suffix.
- Although often given to females, Tegan has a long history of unisex usage across English-speaking countries.