Teagan - A very unique male name
Teagan at a glance
Teagan is ranked #1826 among boy baby names in 2025, with 43 births in 2025. It peaked in 2009 at #652 and first appeared on the charts in 1995.
- Rank in 2025
- #1826
- Births in 2025
- 43
- Peak year
- 2009 (#652)
- First appeared
- 1995
- Trend
- #1406 in 2020 → #1826 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 34,100 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.9/5 (48 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 34,100 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Teagan peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 652.
Famous with this name
Teagan Croft
Teagan Clive
Teagan Vincze
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Teagan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Teagan is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #678 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,058.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 Teagan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Teagan origin and meaning
Irish
From Irish Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet'
Teagan descends from the old Irish name Tadhg, meaning poet, with a diminutive ending. For American boys it surged in the 2000s and peaked in 2009, always trailing the girls' version. It has been falling for boys since, while remaining a recognisable Irish import.
Attested etymology
Teagan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Teagan, pop culture references for the name Teagan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Teagan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Teagan, sorted by popularity.
Tyson / Tyshawn / Tyquan / Tegan / Tyshaun / Tayshaun / Taquan / Tashawn / Tyshon / Tayshawn /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 | 1826 |
| 2024 | 1654 |
| 2023 | 1476 |
| 2022 | 1519 |
| 2021 | 1656 |
| 2020 | 1406 |
| 2019 | 1414 |
| 2018 | 1343 |
| 2017 | 1231 |
| 2016 | 1155 |
| 2015 | 1024 |
| 2014 | 1014 |
| 2013 | 943 |
| 2012 | 772 |
| 2011 | 770 |
| 2010 | 687 |
| 2009 | 652 |
| 2008 | 663 |
| 2007 | 665 |
| 2006 | 855 |
| 2005 | 888 |
| 2004 | 930 |
| 2003 | 1212 |
| 2002 | 1067 |
| 2001 | 1401 |
| 2000 | 1456 |
| 1999 | 2180 |
| 1998 | 3616 |
| 1997 | 3068 |
| 1995 | 3499 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 678 |
| South Carolina | 866 |
| Georgia | 1337 |
| Florida | 1340 |
| New York | 1390 |
| Texas | 2058 |
Even more about Teagan
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 Teagan 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 Teagan?
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
TEE-gun · /ˈtiːɡən/
Around the world
- Tadhgán (Irish) — The original Irish form
Spellings and nicknames
- Teegan — A respelling with a doubled vowel
- Tegan — The Welsh name Tegan, a different name that sounds identical
- Teaghan — An Irish-styled respelling
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1995, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Teagan for boys for its bright Irish lilt. Boys' use peaked in 2009 and has fallen steadily, so it now feels like a 2000s pick.
Worth knowing
- Much more common for girls in the US, which some families mind and others don't
- Tegan is a different (Welsh) name with the same sound — constant cross-spelling
