Total births
2,000
Unisex name · since 1985
Teegan
Teegan has 2,000 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3551
- among girls today
- 2,000
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Teegan currently ranks #3551 among unisex names in America, with 2,000 babies recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Teegan recorded 2,000 times among girls since 1985, holding rank #3551 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #3551 among girls today
- 2,000 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Teegan is currently the #3551 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 2,000 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3551
- among girls today
- 2,000
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Teegan vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3551
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Teegan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
146 babies were named Teegan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Teegan compares
2,000 Top 22% higher than 78% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Teegan's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Teegan | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,000 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 146 | 48 | 19,840 |
Teegan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Teegan's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 146, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Teegan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,551
Active since
1985
Teegan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 146
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Teegan popularity over time - boys
1,592 total births recorded since 1993 (Teegan as boys' name)
Teegan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Teegan's strongest decade.
1,087 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Teegan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
448 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,087 births
- 2020s 382
2020s
382 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,087 births (54% of all-time use).
How Teegan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Teegan's total volume
Teegan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Teegan by state
Where Teegan concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 111 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 75 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 74 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 47 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 38 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 36 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 36 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 28 | 1.4% |
California share of Teegan's total US births 5.5%
Even split
111 of 2,000 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Teegan appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teegan? ▼
2,000 babies have been named Teegan since 1985. It currently ranks #3551 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 146 births.
When was Teegan most popular? ▼
Teegan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,087 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Teegan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teegan are California (111 births), Ohio (75 births), Texas (74 births).
Is Teegan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Teegan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,000 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,592 births.
How long has the name Teegan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teegan since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Teegan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teena, Teela, Teesha, Teeghan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teegan's data
- Teegan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,087 total births) through the 2020s (382) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Teegans (111 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Teegan
Nearby Names Like Teegan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teegan
Teena Girl
5,746 births
Teela Girl
841 births
Teesha Girl
478 births
Teeghan Girl
119 births
Teea Girl
66 births
Compare Teegan side by side: Teegan vs Teena Teegan vs Teela Teegan vs Teesha
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Teegan: #3551 Unisex Name - 2,000 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teegan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Teegan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.