Keegan - A very unique male name
Keegan at a glance
Keegan is ranked #618 among boy baby names in 2025, with 418 births in 2025. It peaked in 2008 at #221 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.
- Rank in 2025
- #618
- Births in 2025
- 418
- Peak year
- 2008 (#221)
- First appeared
- 1975
- Trend
- #502 in 2020 → #618 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,508 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (18 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,508 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keegan peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 221.
Famous with this name
Keegan Allen
Michelle Keegan
Keegan Connor Tracy
How would you rate Keegan, 1-5?
Keegan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keegan is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #241 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,336.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Keegan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Keegan origin and meaning
Irish surname
A transferred Irish surname (from Mac Aodhagáin, 'son of Aodhagáin'); the surname's deeper root is not securely established
Keegan began as an Irish surname and crossed to a first name in 1970s America, when Irish surname names surged. It peaked in 2007 and has been falling since, though it remains a familiar, friendly choice. Because the surname's own derivation is argued over, no firm meaning is claimed for it here.
Origin uncertain
Keegan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Keegan, pop culture references for the name Keegan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Keegan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Keegan, sorted by popularity.
Kenny / Kim / Ken / Kane / Keenan / Kayson / Kason / Kian / Kasen / Kyson /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 618 |
| 2024 | 602 |
| 2023 | 618 |
| 2022 | 555 |
| 2021 | 490 |
| 2020 | 502 |
| 2019 | 424 |
| 2018 | 356 |
| 2017 | 308 |
| 2016 | 281 |
| 2015 | 274 |
| 2014 | 239 |
| 2013 | 248 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2011 | 252 |
| 2010 | 244 |
| 2009 | 226 |
| 2008 | 221 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2006 | 225 |
| 2005 | 242 |
| 2004 | 255 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2002 | 251 |
| 2001 | 271 |
| 2000 | 281 |
| 1999 | 303 |
| 1998 | 304 |
| 1997 | 325 |
| 1996 | 326 |
| 1995 | 361 |
| 1994 | 385 |
| 1993 | 432 |
| 1992 | 449 |
| 1991 | 480 |
| 1990 | 516 |
| 1989 | 543 |
| 1988 | 686 |
| 1987 | 678 |
| 1986 | 719 |
| 1985 | 613 |
| 1984 | 704 |
| 1983 | 841 |
| 1982 | 872 |
| 1981 | 982 |
| 1980 | 1047 |
| 1979 | 1240 |
| 1978 | 1098 |
| 1977 | 1878 |
| 1976 | 2094 |
| 1975 | 2072 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 241 |
| Massachusetts | 260 |
| Connecticut | 349 |
| Iowa | 358 |
| Illinois | 372 |
| Pennsylvania | 392 |
| Wisconsin | 401 |
| Michigan | 402 |
| Nebraska | 404 |
| North Carolina | 411 |
| Minnesota | 461 |
| Virginia | 484 |
| Ohio | 485 |
| South Carolina | 528 |
| Tennessee | 537 |
| Colorado | 554 |
| Oregon | 564 |
| Indiana | 603 |
| Maryland | 606 |
| Missouri | 620 |
| New Jersey | 627 |
| Alabama | 652 |
| New York | 732 |
| Florida | 738 |
| Oklahoma | 754 |
| Georgia | 819 |
| Louisiana | 842 |
| Arizona | 982 |
| Texas | 1028 |
| Washington | 1074 |
| California | 1336 |
Even more about Keegan
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Keegan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Keegan?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KEE-gun · /ˈkiːɡən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Keagan — An a-spelling variant.
- Kegan — A single-e spelling variant.
Famous bearers
- Keegan-Michael Key — Comedian and actor, co-creator of Key & Peele — Keegan is the first half of his hyphenated given name (b. 1971) Contemporary
- Keegan Allen — Actor known for Pretty Little Liars (b. 1989) Contemporary
Style
SurnameInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents chose Keegan for its cheerful Irish energy; it is now well past its 2007 peak, so a young Keegan is less one of many.
Worth knowing
- It has been falling for years, and spellings split between Keegan, Keagan and Kegan.
