Teagan
- Meaning
- Irish name; often interpreted as little poet
- Origin
- Irish
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What does Teagan mean?
Teagan means “Irish name; often interpreted as little poet”.
Teagan is commonly connected with an Irish diminutive related to Tadhg, a name associated with a poet. “Little poet” expresses that proposed relationship. It should be distinguished from Welsh Tegan, which has a separate interpretation involving fairness or beauty, even though modern spellings can overlap.
Teaghan is another form families may encounter. Teagan is used for boys and girls, and a family’s heritage may guide which spelling feels appropriate. The similar sound of Tegan does not require the two older origins to be merged. Choosing the intended Irish or Welsh connection first helps make the meaning more precise.
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How popular is Teagan?
United States · 2025Explore how often Teagan is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #341 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Teagan
- 894 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 5.1% Fewer than 2024
Teagan over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,631 | 104 |
| 2025 | Girls | #341 | 894 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,469 | 124 |
| 2024 | Girls | #332 | 942 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,378 | 136 |
| 2023 | Girls | #308 | 998 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,424 | 129 |
| 2022 | Girls | #286 | 1,108 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,449 | 125 |
| 2021 | Girls | #255 | 1,215 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,346 | 133 |
| 2020 | Girls | #192 | 1,501 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,294 | 144 |
| 2019 | Girls | #185 | 1,600 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,253 | 148 |
| 2018 | Girls | #178 | 1,657 |
| 2017 | Boys | #1,234 | 149 |
| 2017 | Girls | #175 | 1,733 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,120 | 175 |
| 2016 | Girls | #150 | 2,045 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,011 | 202 |
| 2015 | Girls | #231 | 1,439 |
| 2014 | Boys | #980 | 214 |
| 2014 | Girls | #254 | 1,285 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Traditionally little king
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- Hay hill; other surname origins vary
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- Red king
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