Declining since 2011, #2,020 for boys today.
Popularity of Deegan since 1997
Babies named Deegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 1,032 |
| 2010s | 1,814 |
| 2020s | 578 |
Meaning & origin
Deegan is a modern given name in the United States, first recorded in 1997. Its peak year of usage was 2011, after which it began a steady decline. In 2020, Deegan ranked 4,369th overall, with a frequency of about 1 in 23,082 boys. The name is most common in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, suggesting a regional concentration in the Midwest and Northeast. While Deegan may have roots in the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, its adoption as a first name is distinctly American and contemporary.
Deegan may derive from the Irish surname Ó Duibhginn, meaning 'descendant of Duibhgeann' (a personal name likely meaning 'little dark one'). However, its use as a given name in the United States is primarily a modern development, first appearing in Social Security records in the 1990s. It has been used predominantly for boys.
Where Deegan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Degan
Sibling names for Deegan
Names that share Deegan's style, for a brother or sister.
