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Keigan

Boy

Meaning of Keigan: Irish: 'son of Egan' or 'fiery'

Keigan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8041st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8041

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,086

First recorded 1987 · peak 2008

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 5 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 9 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 7 babies1994: 12 babies1995: 15 babies1996: 23 babies1997: 21 babies1998: 13 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 22 babies20002001: 30 babies2002: 21 babies2003: 40 babies2004: 33 babies2005: 32 babies2006: 48 babies2007: 44 babies2008: 82 babies2009: 64 babies2010: 67 babies20102011: 57 babies2012: 42 babies2013: 49 babies2014: 35 babies2015: 38 babies2016: 39 babies2017: 39 babies2018: 34 babies2019: 32 babies2020: 28 babies20202021: 23 babies2022: 19 babies2023: 15 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Keigan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 82.

Gender split

86% boys · 14% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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