Declining since 2012, #2,276 for girls today.
Popularity of Tegan since 1957
Babies named Tegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 14 | 0 |
| 1970s | 173 | 0 |
| 1980s | 777 | 24 |
| 1990s | 715 | 173 |
| 2000s | 1,533 | 1,070 |
| 2010s | 2,811 | 955 |
| 2020s | 761 | 352 |
Meaning & origin
Tegan is a unisex Welsh name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1957. Its meaning is likely tied to the Welsh word 'teg' for 'fair' or 'beautiful'. The name saw its highest popularity in 2011, when it ranked 2,276 nationally. Since 2012, its usage has been gradually falling. In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,091 newborns received the name. Tegan has been most common in the states of Indiana, North Carolina, and Ohio. The name's appeal lies in its simple, melodic sound and Welsh heritage, unencumbered by specific religious or cultural associations.
Tegan is a Welsh name, likely derived from the Welsh word 'teg' meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful', with the feminine suffix '-an'. It has been used in Wales since the mid-20th century and gained broader popularity in English-speaking countries from the 1970s onward. The name was further popularized by the character Tegan Jovanka, a companion on the British television series Doctor Who, first appearing in 1981.
Where Tegan is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tegan” around the world
Where Tegan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teeg, Teg
Variants: Teagan
Sibling names for Tegan
Names that share Tegan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Morgan, Rowan, Sian, Alys, Bronwyn, Afton, Darci, Talyn, Gwenda, Kadie, Kahlan, Kenadie, Kolbie, Laikyn, Linley, Paiton, Ragan, Ridley, Alyn, Ashlan, Caylen, Coralyn, Cydnie, Darbie, Dayleen, Emlyn, Farren, Glynnis, Jersi, Joleigh, Kambry, Kynsley, Morgyn, Paislie, Ragen, Robyne, Rylea, Siani, Tawnee, Braelee, Breslyn, Brilyn, Carlyon, Chayna, Denym, Gaynor, Gwenna, Jasey, Kambryn, Keighley, Kelbi, Kelbie, Kerith, Kursten, Kyanne, Lawsyn, Lundy, Madyn, Mckaila, Menna, Railee, Shaylon, Swayzie, Witney, Carlei, Chanley, Chaselyn, Allahna, Andilynn, Anisten, Bexlie, Chesnie, Delancey, Dylana, Dylanie, Jerni, Jernie, Kairie, Karagan, Keilynn, Kinze, Mackinsey, Magon, Shayann, Trinady, Trivia
Brothers: Rhys, Evan, Dylan, Owen, Gavin, Eastyn, Karsen, Boden, Deegan, Kamrin, Koren, Saxon, Trenten, Trystan, Arrington, Breton, Britten, Carvin, Colbey, Dallan, Dillen, Jaryn, Jayton, Kaige, Kenon, Kierre, Koty, Merwyn, Taten, Tayven, Torrin, Tracen, Tremain, Brallan, Brenin, Brevyn, Dacoda, Deejay, Gradyn, Griff, Gwin, Karder, Karsin, Kasten, Kellon, Kendan, Kenden, Koltan, Lexton, Merrik, Tannen, Traver, Trevar, Trystyn, Tameron, Trelyn, Andyn, Brodric, Bryse, Buchanan, Cambren, Corgan, Cortlin, Dailan, Drezden, Dylyn, Garan, Garek, Grasyn, Jowan, Kainon, Kedron, Kelten, Kohyn, Mccauley, Trentan, Treyvin, Zanden
