Tegan
Origin
Welsh
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
diminutive of "teg," traditionally "fair, beautiful"
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2010s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tegan peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Tegan
Most people given the name Tegan in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Tegan deep dive
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