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Teegan

Girl name · 100 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Teegan: 100 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 18 births in 2009.

Teegan is a modern Scottish and Irish name, derived from the Gaelic *teag* meaning "little poet" or "fair-haired"—it shares roots with the Irish surname Ó Téigáin and is also considered a feminine variant of Tegan, which itself comes from the Welsh *teg* for "beautiful" or "fair." While no major historical figures carry the name, a well-known bearer is Teegan Presley, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, bringing a touch of celebrity glamour. There are no strong place connections with Teegan itself, though the

Girl 14 of 52 years

Peak year
200918 babies
Latest (2015)
#8063 babies
Total births
100since 2001
5-year trend
▼ 59%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2009 · 18
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).