US Popularity:542
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Welsh
Meaning:Toy; Beautiful, attractive; Darling; Poet; Philosopher
Sometimes turning a surname into a first name works, and sometimes it doesn’t. In the case of Teagan, it works well for both boys and girls. This gender-neutral name comes from the Welsh word tegan. While it literally means "toy," this name has evolved to mean "beautiful," "attractive," and "darling," Of course, baby is going to be an adorable addition to your family, and this name can always remind them of how precious they are to you. With its Irish origins, Teagan also serves the anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Tadhgáin, which means “descendant of Tadhgán.” The first name Tadhgán is a form of tadhg, meaning “poet,” and “philosopher.” It has been a popular girls' name since debuting at the turn of the century, and it made the boys' chart just a few years later. With the name Teagan, your little one is sure to have plenty of inspiration to carve their path in life.

Teagan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Teagan is currently #312 on The Bump
Boy:Teagan is currently #234 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Teagan is currently #178 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Teagan is currently #542 in U.S. births
Boy:Teagan is currently #3149 in U.S. births
Girl:Teagan is currently #594 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#594
in 2022
- 55
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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