Declining since 2010, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Teague since 1969
Babies named Teague per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 219 |
| 2000s | 555 |
| 2010s | 515 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Teague is a masculine name with deep roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic tradition. It comes from Tadhg, a name historically associated with poets and scholars in early medieval Ireland. After centuries of use in Ireland, the anglicized form Teague began appearing in U.S. records around 1969, remaining relatively rare. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when it ranked 3,651 and was given to 50 boys that year, but it has since declined, ranking 5,045 in 2025 with only 42 births. Despite its low usage, Teague remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Celtic heritage and literary associations.
Teague derives from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'storyteller.' Historically, Tadhg was a common name among Irish royalty and nobility, borne by several medieval kings and chieftains. The anglicized form Teague became more widely used in the English-speaking world from the 19th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tad
Sibling names for Teague
Names that share Teague's style, for a brother or sister.
