Teagon
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 125 recorded births. Also given to 17 girls.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Teagon, you're looking at a name that fewer than 125 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The solid, balanced ending gives Teagon a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Teagon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teagon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Teagan, from the Irish Gaelic Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher.' The -on ending gives it a slightly more masculine, strong feel compared to the more common -an form.
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In the American context, Teagon is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2002–2019). Its Irish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 125 total births, Teagon exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teagon has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60 | #9634 | — |
| 2000s | 65 | #7534 | — |
The Story of Teagon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Teagon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Teagon are most likely born between 2002 and 2019.
How rare is Teagon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teagon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2000s with 65 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Teagon by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2002–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #11979 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9468 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9529 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10606 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12121 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6214 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7524 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7184 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8237 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6570 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9476 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6173 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7565 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Teagon as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Teagon has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 17 births since 2009.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2019