Declining since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Taegan since 1996
Babies named Taegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 536 | 192 |
| 2010s | 426 | 165 |
| 2020s | 85 | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Taegan is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security list in 1996. It reached its peak rank of 8,860 in 2008 and has since been falling in use, with a trajectory downward from that high point. As of 2025, roughly 1 in 146,115 births carry the name. Though it draws from the Irish Tadhgán, it has no strong ties to any top states, reflecting its scattered nationwide usage. The name fits a broader pattern of -an and -en endings, blending a traditional Irish feel with contemporary style.
Taegan is a modern coinage, likely influenced by the Irish surname Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'. It emerged in the United States in the late 1990s, part of a trend of names ending in -an and -en. Though rooted in Irish tradition, its current spelling and popularity are distinctly American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tae, Tay, Tegan
Sibling names for Taegan
Names that share Taegan's style, for a brother or sister.
