Kaegan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
66% Masculine / 34% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaegan means 'son of Aodhagán' in Irish.
Meaning of the Name Kaegan
Kaegan is a modern name of American origin. It is a variant of the name Keagan, which is derived from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán'. Aodhagán is a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire' or 'fiery'. The name Kaegan has gained popularity in recent years and is often chosen for its unique and trendy sound.
Popularity of the Name Kaegan
The popularity for the name Kaegan peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 38 births, which ranked number 7,073 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Kaegan had the most female births in 2007 with 38, which ranked number 4,049 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 28, which ranked number 3,686 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaegan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 6 births, a decline of -64.71%. Among males, Kaegan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, Kaegan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaegan
- 20 Year Trend of Kaegan: -72.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaegan: -64.71%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kaegan: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaegan: -100.00%
Popularity of Kaegan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kaegan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kaegan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kaegan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaegan
- Total Births of Kaegan: 5 (-9.89%)
- Male Births of Kaegan: 6 (-4.98%) 0
Given the downward trend of Kaegan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.89% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Kaegan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.