Tegan
Meaning: Pearl; great and mighty
Origin: Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #236
Total births: 1,527
History: Tegan surged in the 2000s as a Welsh name popular in Australia. Tegan and Sara (though Canadian) gave the name pop culture presence. Tegan represents the Celtic naming wave that swept through Australian naming.
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| Current rank (1996) | #74 |
| Babies named Tegan in 1996 | 106 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,527 |
| Peak year | 1990 (138 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #55 |
| Years in records | 1984–1996 (13 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Tegan
What does the name Tegan mean?
Tegan means “Pearl; great and mighty” from Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tegan?
Tegan has Welsh — a diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites (pearl) origin. The traditional meaning is “Pearl; great and mighty”.
How popular is Tegan in Australia?
Tegan ranked #74 in Australia in 1996 — given to 106 babies that year.
When was Tegan most popular?
Tegan peaked in 1990 with 138 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tegan a boy or girl name?
Tegan is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Tegans in registered births are female.
How long has Tegan been recorded in Australia?
Tegan appears in birth records in Australia across 13 years — from 1984 through 1996.