Teigan means fair or beautiful — the IG-AN variant of Tegan, from the Welsh teg (fair/beautiful). Chrissy Teigen carries the similar sound. Same Welsh-beauty heritage, IG-AN calligraphy. Two syllables of Welsh beauty through the most distinctive interior vowel.
Teigan is the IG-AN variant of Tegan from the Welsh teg meaning fair or beautiful.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: IG-AN variant.
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Today
Teigan remains a beloved choice, ranking #2002 in the US. 2,138 babies have been named Teigan since 1986.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Teigan?
2017peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — when Teigan was at its most popular. At its height in 2017, Teigan reached #1,542 nationally — 143 babies received it that single year. Today, Teigan is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,002) with about 135 babies named Teigan each year. Teigan's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,138 babies have been registered as Teigan since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Teigan's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — fair adventure. People named Teigan tend to be bright, Welsh, and gifted at being the most IG-AN-distinct beauty.
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