Keegan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Keegan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Keegan?
Keegan is spelled K-E-E-G-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Keegan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Keegan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceagáin, meaning “descendant of Ceagán.” The personal name Ceagán is interpreted as “little fire” or…
- Origin
- Keegan is commonly associated with Irish origins as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Ceagáin.
- Pronunciation
- KEE-gun · 2 syllables
Keegan Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,249
Recorded Births48
Rank#621
Recorded Births449
- Girls usage fell 319 places to #3,249 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 28 places to #621 and recorded 35 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Keegan Mean?
Keegan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceagáin, meaning “descendant of Ceagán.” The personal name Ceagán is interpreted as “little fire” or “small fiery one.”
Origin: Keegan is commonly associated with Irish origins as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Ceagáin.
How Do You Pronounce Keegan?
PronunciationKEE-gun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Keegan?
- History
- The name Keegan is associated with the traditional Irish surname Ó Ceagáin, which has been used for many generations in Ireland, including families from Ulster and other regions.
Keegan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 48 | #3,249 |
| 2025 | Boys | 449 | #621 |
| 2024 | Girls | 56 | #2,930 |
| 2024 | Boys | 484 | #593 |
| 2023 | Girls | 65 | #2,674 |
| 2023 | Boys | 443 | #627 |
| 2022 | Girls | 56 | #2,956 |
| 2022 | Boys | 523 | #566 |
| 2021 | Girls | 72 | #2,460 |
| 2021 | Boys | 599 | #492 |
| 2020 | Girls | 70 | #2,468 |
| 2020 | Boys | 592 | #496 |
| 2019 | Girls | 72 | #2,451 |
| 2019 | Boys | 723 | #425 |
| 2018 | Girls | 88 | #2,145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 940 | #353 |
| 2017 | Girls | 123 | #1,721 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,124 | #309 |
| 2016 | Girls | 114 | #1,815 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,295 | #283 |
| 2015 | Girls | 130 | #1,643 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,346 | #274 |
| 2014 | Girls | 119 | #1,746 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,560 | #238 |
When Was Keegan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
1,707 recorded births
National rank #222
2008 · Boys
1,683 recorded births
National rank #223
2009 · Boys
1,597 recorded births
National rank #228
2006 · Boys
1,594 recorded births
National rank #227
Where Keegan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #227 | 8 |
| MA | #259 | 23 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| IA | #346 | 10 |
| IL | #363 | 29 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| PA | #387 | 27 |
| MI | #393 | 22 |