| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \ke(e)-gan\ |
| Number in U.S | 👶 39,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 916 |
| Numerology | 🔢 7 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Irish |
Keegan is the transferred use of an Anglicized Irish surname, from the Old Gaelic MacAodhagáin which was developed from the personal name Aodhagán (from Aodh). Aodh means 'fire' and was the name of a pagan Celtic fire/sun god. As a very early personal name, many other Irish names eventually develop from Aodh, and believe it or not, Keegan was one of them. The distinguished MacAodhagain clan originated in the west midwest of Ireland in present-day County Galway, and were high-ranking barristers (the ancient law that gives class) to the ruling families. A branch from this September was established further east (near present-day Dublin) where its name was anglicized to Egan and then in time to Keegan. As a given name, Keegan was adopted by the United States in the second half of the 20th century.
Popularity
The name Keegan first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1979. The name has been increasing in popularity since the 1980s and is even sometimes used for girls (although not enough to make it on the boards). Keegan is really considered a masculine name for all intents and purposes. The name peaked in popularity on the boy's charts in 2007 at #222. Over the last couple of years, Keegan has been on the decline. Americans have responded to this name over the last couple of decades thanks to the "Last Names First" trend. It is also a fancy surname of Irish origin (like Reagan, Teagan, Deegan, and Finnegan). Actually, all of these names are interchangeable from a gender perspective. Keegan is an animated name, bubbly and full of energy. A real 'fire'-cracker!
Famous people named Keegan
Keegan-Michael Key (comics)
Keegan Allen (actor)
Keegan Connor Tracy (actress)
Keegan Messing (figure skater)
Keegan Gerhard (patissier)
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