Tegan

Tegan - A very unique male name

Tegan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3283. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Tegan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Tegan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Tegan. The baby boy name Tegan was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4302 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tegan peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 1070.

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Tegan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tegan is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,416 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,416.

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 Tegan is where you live.

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Tegan origin and meaning

Welsh

From Welsh tegan, 'toy, plaything' — used as a name with the sense of a pretty little thing; also a Cornish name linked to 'fair'

Tegan is a Welsh and Cornish name far better known for girls; for boys it entered US data only in 2000 and peaked in 2007. Its Welsh root is a term of endearment rather than a grand meaning.

Attested etymology

Tegan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Tegan, pop culture references for the name Tegan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Tegan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Tegan, sorted by popularity.

Tyson / Teagan / Tyshawn / Tyquan / Tyshaun / Tayshaun / Taquan / Tashawn / Tyshon / Tayshawn /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Tegan

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 Tegan 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 Tegan?

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.

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Pronunciation

TEE-gun · /ˈtiɡən/

Around the world

• Tegan (Welsh) — The original Welsh form.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Tegan for a bright, compact Welsh name borrowed from the girls' side.

Worth knowing

• In the US Tegan reads primarily as a girls' name.