Teagan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TEE-guhn · 2 syllables
Teagan means “poet; pet, darling”, from Irish.
* (male): A diminutive of the Irish male name Tadhg, from tadhg (“poet”) * (female): A variant of Tegan, from Welsh tegan (“pet, darling”)
- Meaning
- poet; pet, darling
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- TEE-guhn
- US rank (2025)
- #340
- US babies a year
- about 1,509 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Teagan?
Teagan was the #340 name in the US in 2025, given to 998 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #340 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #963 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Teagan?
Half of US adults named Teagan are older than 22; most are between 18 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Teagan
What does the name Teagan mean?
Teagan means “poet; pet, darling”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Teagan?
Teagan is pronounced TEE-guhn.
How popular is the name Teagan?
Teagan was the #340 name in the US in 2025, given to 998 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Teagan?
Half of US adults named Teagan are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 40.