Deegan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Deegan means 'descendant of Duibhígean' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Deegan
Deegan is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Duibhígín', meaning 'descendant of Duibhígean', which itself is a personal name derived from the word 'duibh' meaning 'black'. The name Deegan is commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties Kilkenny and Laois.
Popularity of the Name Deegan
The popularity for the name Deegan peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 259 births, which ranked number 1,818 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Deegan had the most female births in 2016 with 7, which ranked number 12,864 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 259, which ranked number 833 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Deegan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 222 births to 91 births, a decline of -59.01%. Among males, Deegan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 222 births to 91 births, a decline of -59.01%.
Nationwide Popularity of Deegan
- 20 Year Trend of Deegan: 75.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Deegan: -59.01%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Deegan: -59.01%
Popularity of Deegan by State
For males, Deegan was most popular in Western states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Deegan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 10 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Deegan
- Total Births of Deegan: 83 (-8.53%)
- Male Births of Deegan: 83 (-8.53%)
Given the downward trend of Deegan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 83 births in 2024. Male births for Deegan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 83 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.53%.