Teague
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 1,686 recorded births. Also given to 32 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Irish.
Teague is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, an anglicization of the Gaelic Tadhg, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher' — one of the oldest and most honored roles in ancient Celtic society.
Tadhg and its anglicized forms have been used in Ireland for over a millennium. As Teague, it enters English-speaking naming with a clean, one-syllable punch that makes it feel both ancient and completely contemporary. Its connection to the poet-philosopher tradition of the Celtic world gives it an intellectual depth that few monosyllabic names can claim.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Teague is rooted in the Irish tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1969 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Teague’s 1,686 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teague was #2233 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4537, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 128 | #4226 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 515 | #2599 | — |
| 2000s | 555 | #2297 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 219 | #3305 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 128 | #4070 | — |
| 1970s | 133 | #3451 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 8 | #3566 | — |
The Story of Teague
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Teague is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Teague are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Teague?
Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Teague — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 555 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Teague by the numbers
- Would fill 35 school buses
- Meeting one Teague per day would take 4.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(56 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 | #4537 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3983 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4830 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4219 |
| 2020 | 31 | #3559 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3703 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2839 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2941 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2683 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2522 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2577 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2274 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2672 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2032 |
| 2010 | 87 | #1751 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1754 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2038 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2090 |
| 2006 | 82 | #1722 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2292 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Teague as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Teague has also been given to 32 girls in the U.S. since 1992.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024