Aegan
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "from the Aegean Sea".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Aegan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aegan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aegan births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aegan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aegan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,176
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Aegan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aegan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aegan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aegan
The name Aegan is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek mythology. It is derived from the Greek word "aigis," which means "shield" or "protection." This connection to a defensive object suggests that the name may have been associated with strength and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aegan can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Homer, who lived around the 8th century BCE. In his epic poem, the Iliad, Homer mentions a character named Aegan, who was a skilled warrior and fought alongside the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Another historical reference to the name Aegan comes from the Roman writer Pliny the Elder, who lived in the 1st century CE. In his work, Natural History, Pliny mentions an individual named Aegan who was known for his expertise in the field of agriculture and horticulture.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Aegan was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Although little is known about his life and works, his name has been preserved in various historical records from that time period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aegan was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some historical documents from the Byzantine Empire. One notable bearer of the name was Aegan of Constantinople, a military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the city during the Siege of Constantinople in 1453.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aegan gained some popularity among humanist scholars and intellectuals who were fascinated by ancient Greek culture and mythology. One notable figure from this era was Aegan Boccaccio, an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century and was known for his works celebrating classical Greek literature.
In more recent history, the name Aegan has been relatively rare, but there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name. One example is Aegan Thatcher, a British writer and historian who lived in the 19th century and was known for his works on ancient civilizations.
Overall, while the name Aegan may not be as widely known or used as some other ancient Greek names, it has a rich historical heritage that spans millennia and has been associated with various cultural and intellectual traditions throughout the ages.
People
Aegan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aegan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aegan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aegan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aegan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Aegan a common name?
We classify Aegan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aegan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aegan was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aegan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aegan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aegan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aegan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aegan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aegan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aegan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Aegan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.