Tegan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tegan is a Welsh name meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'. It has evolved from 'teg' in Old Welsh and has been embraced in modern times, particularly in Wales. The name is often regarded as modern and trendy, lacking biblical significance, and has been popularized by notable figures in music and entertainment.
The name Tegan is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tegan has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tegan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5665th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1515th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1956th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1752nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1310th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1144th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tegan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tegan"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛɡən/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Tegan is derived from the Welsh word 'teg', which means 'fair' or 'beautiful'. It has been used as a feminine given name in Wales.
Meaning
fair, beautiful
Language Evolution
Tegan (modern Welsh), Teg (Old Welsh), Tegans (early usage)
Historical Usage
Tegan gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in Wales and among those with Welsh heritage.
Variants & Derivatives
Teg, Tegwen, Tegan-Marie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tegan is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Tegan Quin (musician), Tegan Moss (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tegan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tegan"
"Tegan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5665th of 16616 | 117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1515th of 24088 | 1,485 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1956th of 23106 | 924 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4186th of 19264 | 227 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1752nd of 27321 | 1,216 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1310th of 35406 | 2,647 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1144th of 30306 | 2,611 |
Regional Popularity of "Tegan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.23% 1156th/4582 |
39.54% 2042nd/5164 |
29.74% 2175th/7313 |
18.26% 1363rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.68% 1780th/3984 |
57.97% 2601st/4487 |
34.05% 2323rd/6822 |
42.94% 2695th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tegan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.60% 1312th/3685 |
45.16% 2021st/4475 |
49.83% 2588th/5194 |
37.77% 2386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.76% 997th/4582 |
31.00% 1601st/5164 |
22.22% 1625th/7313 |
17.86% 1333rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.28% 1007th/3984 |
28.30% 1270th/4487 |
18.97% 1294th/6822 |
16.91% 1061st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tegan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tegan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.