Teagan
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Beautiful, attractive, little poet
Origin: Irish/Welsh
Popularity: Ranked #341 in 2025 with 894 babies born.
History: Teagan surged in the 2000s-2010s as an Irish name working beautifully for both boys and girls. The Celtic meaning 'little poet' carries artistic heritage. Tegan and Sara (close variant) brought it indie music credibility. Teagan represents the Irish-American naming tradition producing names that feel both ancient and fresh.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Teagan? About 1 in 3,335 babies born in 2025 were named Teagan, or roughly 2.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Teagan
What does the name Teagan mean?
Teagan means “Beautiful, attractive, little poet” from Irish/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Teagan?
Teagan has Irish/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful, attractive, little poet”.
How popular is Teagan?
Teagan ranked #340 in 2025 — given to 894 babies that year.
When was Teagan most popular?
Teagan peaked in 2016 with 2,045 babies registered that year.
Is Teagan a boy or girl name?
Teagan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 16% of Teagans are boys and 84% are girls.
Is the name Teagan rising or falling in popularity?
Teagan has fallen 148 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #192 in 2020 to #340 in 2025.
How long has Teagan been recorded?
Teagan appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1979 through 2025.