Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Teighan since 2005
Babies named Teighan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Teighan entered U.S. naming records in 2005 as a modern respelling of the Irish name Teagan. While it has never broken into the top 1000, its peak came in 2017, after which its popularity has declined steadily since 2018. The name reflects a broader trend of traditional Irish names being adapted with creative spellings in the United States. As of the latest data from 2025, Teighan remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Teighan is a modern respelling of the Irish name Teagan, which itself is derived from the Irish word "tadhg" meaning "poet" or "attractive." The name has been used in the United States since the early 2000s, gaining modest popularity as a feminine name. Its spelling variant with 'gh' reflects contemporary trends in American baby naming, where traditional sounds are given unconventional spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tea, Tee, Tegan
Sibling names for Teighan
Names that share Teighan's style, for a brother or sister.
