Holding steady.
Popularity of Kiegan since 1994
Babies named Kiegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Kiegan is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of adapting Irish surnames as first names. It has never entered the top 1000, maintaining a rare status. The name's peak recorded year was 2008, after which its usage has remained stable. Kiegan's surname origin links it to the Irish Gaelic 'Mac Aodhagáin', meaning 'son of fire', though the spelling Kiegan itself is a contemporary respelling. Despite its low frequency, Kiegan follows the style of fashionable names like Keegan and Reagan, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound. Its trajectory has been stable, with no surge or decline, and it is used almost exclusively for boys.
Kiegan is a modern variation of Keegan, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Aodhagáin', meaning 'son of Aodhagán'. The root Aodh means 'fire' in Irish. As a given name, Kiegan emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Keegan and Reagan. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, reflecting its rare and modern usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kie, Kiki
Sibling names for Kiegan
Names that share Kiegan's style, for a brother or sister.
