Teagyn
A modern variation of Teagan, derived from the Irish Gaelic term "tógnach" meaning poetic.
Name Census estimates that about 292 living Americans carry the first name Teagyn. It is a predominantly female name (93.9% of registrations). The average person named Teagyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teagyn births was 2016 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teagyn. 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.
People living today
292
~ 1 in 1,173,816 Americans
Peak year
2016
27 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#9,465
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Teagyn
Teagyn leans heavily female at 93.9% of total registrations, but 18 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Teagyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,968 in 2016
- 5 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2010 (8 births)
Teagyn as a female name
- Ranked #9,465 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (27 births)
Popularity
Teagyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teagyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 198 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Teagyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teagyn 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 Teagyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teagyn
The name Teagyn has its roots in the ancient Celtic language of Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "teaghlach," which means "family" or "household." The name's origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Teagyn was primarily used by Irish and Scottish clans as a way to honor their family lineage and heritage. It was often given to male children as a symbol of their connection to their clan and as a reminder of the importance of family ties.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teagyn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle dating back to the 15th century. The annals mention a man named Teagyn mac Flaithbheartaigh, who was a notable chieftain of the Uí Fiachrach Aidne clan in Connacht, Ireland, in the late 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Teagyn. One of the most famous was Teagyn Ó Briain (1088-1167), a renowned Irish scholar and poet who served as the Chief Ollam (head poet) of Ireland during the 12th century. His works played a significant role in preserving the rich literary traditions of medieval Ireland.
Another prominent individual with the name Teagyn was Teagyn mac Maíl Ísu (1170-1239), a Scottish nobleman and military leader who fought alongside King Alexander II of Scotland during the Scottish-Norwegian War in the early 13th century.
In the 16th century, Teagyn Ó Cofaigh (1510-1582) was a respected Irish physician and herbalist who made significant contributions to the study of traditional Irish medicine and the use of medicinal plants.
Teagyn mac Lachlainn (1650-1725) was a notable Scottish poet and bard who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands and played a crucial role in preserving the region's oral traditions.
While the name Teagyn has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has also been used in various other parts of the world, particularly in areas with strong Irish or Scottish heritage. However, the name's true origins and historical significance can be traced back to the early medieval period in Ireland and Scotland, where it was closely tied to family, clan, and cultural identity.
People
Teagyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teagyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teagyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teagyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 292 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teagyn 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 1,173,816 US residents.
Is Teagyn a common name?
We classify Teagyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 294 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teagyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Teagyn was 2016, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teagyn is about 11 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 Teagyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Teagyn a female name?
Yes, 93.9% of people registered as Teagyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Teagyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Teagyn 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 Teagyn 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 people share the name Teagyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.