Tiegan
Primarily a girl's name of Irish origin with 305 recorded births. Also given to 88 boys.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Tiegan, you're looking at a name that fewer than 305 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 clean, contemporary ending gives Tiegan a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Tiegan ranks #12020 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tiegan is a girl's and boy's baby name of Irish origin, a feminine spelling variant of Teagan — from the Irish Tadhgán, a diminutive of Tadhg meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher,' with the -an suffix creating 'little poet.'
Teagan/Tiegan has been one of the fastest-rising Irish names for girls in recent decades, loved for its soft sound and Celtic depth. Tiegan's spelling is a phonetic variant that gives it a slightly more personal character. With over 300 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine appreciation in families who love Celtic names.
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In the American context, Tiegan is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1996–2024). 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.
Today, Tiegan is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #12020), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tiegan climbed 2051 spots in the last 20 years — from #14071 to #12020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 59 | #9425 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 133 | #8927 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 102 | #11272 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | #15061 | — |
The Story of Tiegan
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Tiegan is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Tiegan are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Tiegan?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tiegan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1996, peaked in the 2010s with 133 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tiegan by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1996–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #12020 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10238 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8479 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9495 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6895 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9674 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9762 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7806 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9378 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9433 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8026 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10937 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7116 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7402 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9735 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9343 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10747 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10768 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9240 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8296 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tiegan as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Tiegan has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 88 births since 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1996–2024