Declining since 2006, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Egan since 1915
Babies named Egan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 156 |
| 2000s | 398 |
| 2010s | 325 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Egan is an Irish name that has seen modest but consistent use as a given name in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1915. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking 4050 with a frequency of about 1 in 65695 male births that year. Since 2006, however, its usage has been on a declining trajectory, reflecting a broader pattern of ebbing interest in traditional Irish names among new parents. While Egan has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, its roots remain firmly tied to Irish heritage, and it continues to be chosen by families seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded name.
Egan is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAogáin, meaning 'descendant of Aogán'. Aogán itself is a diminutive of the Old Irish name Aodh, meaning 'fire'. The name has been used in Ireland as both a surname and a given name, with its use as a first name becoming more common in the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
Sibling names for Egan
Names that share Egan's style, for a brother or sister.
