Holding steady.
Popularity of Tagen since 1998
Babies named Tagen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 12 |
| 2000s | 74 | 113 |
| 2010s | 20 | 41 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tagen is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1998, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventing names by combining familiar sounds. Its peak year of usage was 2007, though even then the name remained extremely uncommon, never achieving a rank on the national charts. Over the past two decades, its trajectory has been stable, with just a handful of newborns receiving the name each year. While its etymology is uncertain, it may be a respelling of the Welsh name Tegan, or an original coinage inspired by similar-sounding names like Reagan or Caden. Parents drawn to Tagen today are likely seeking a distinctive, gender-neutral name that avoids the mainstream.
Tagen first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of the Welsh name Tegan, meaning 'fair' or 'pretty', or a creative combination of sounds from names like Tage or Reagan. Its usage has remained minimal and stable since the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tay, Gen
Sibling names for Tagen
Names that share Tagen's style, for a brother or sister.
