Teigan
A feminine name derived from the Gaelic word "tadhg" meaning poet or beautiful.
Name Census estimates that about 2,119 living Americans carry the first name Teigan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Teigan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teigan births was 2017 (187 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teigan. 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
- • Teigan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 161,753 Americans
Peak year
2017
187 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,810
Tracked since 1986
Gender
Gender distribution for Teigan
Teigan is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,138 total registrations, 624 (29.2%) were male and 1,514 (70.8%) were female.
Teigan as a male name
- Ranked #6,407 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (45 births)
Teigan as a female name
- Ranked #2,810 in 2024
- 60 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (143 births)
Popularity
Teigan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teigan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,075 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Teigan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teigan 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 Teigan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teigans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Teigan, while Virginia, South Carolina, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teigan
The name Teigan is believed to have originated from the Old Gaelic language spoken in ancient Ireland. It is derived from the word "tadhg," which means "poet" or "philosopher." The name was particularly popular among the Celtic tribes that inhabited the western regions of Ireland during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teigan can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled by Irish Franciscan monks in the 17th century. This text mentions a prominent warrior and chieftain named Teigan Ua Briain, who lived in the 11th century and was known for his bravery and leadership during the Irish-Norman wars.
In the 12th century, Teigan Mac Mathghamhna was a renowned Irish poet and scholar who composed several works of literature that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland. His poems and writings have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries, providing insight into the literary traditions of medieval Ireland.
During the 16th century, Teigan O'Rourke was a prominent figure in Irish history. He was a chieftain of the O'Rourke clan and played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars against English rule. Teigan O'Rourke is remembered for his strategic leadership and unwavering determination in defending his people's rights and autonomy.
In the 18th century, Teigan O'Donovan was a celebrated Irish harpist and composer who helped preserve the ancient musical traditions of Ireland. His compositions and performances were widely acclaimed, and he is credited with inspiring a renewed interest in Irish folk music during a time when cultural repression was prevalent.
Another notable figure bearing the name Teigan was Teigan Mac Carthy, a 19th-century Irish scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Irish language. His extensive research and writings on Irish grammar, vocabulary, and literature have become invaluable resources for modern scholars and language enthusiasts.
People
Teigan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teigan 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
Teigan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teigan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teigan 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 161,753 US residents.
Is Teigan a common name?
We classify Teigan as "Rare". It ranks above 93.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teigan most popular?
The single biggest year for Teigan was 2017, when 187 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teigan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teigan a female name?
Yes, 70.8% of people registered as Teigan 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.
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.