Keagen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Keagen means 'little fiery one' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Keagen
Keagen is a variant spelling of the Irish name Keegan, derived from the Gaelic word 'caochán', meaning 'little fiery one'. It is a unisex name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Keagen is often associated with qualities such as determination, passion, and a strong sense of independence. It is a name with Celtic origins, commonly found in Ireland and Scotland.
Popularity of the Name Keagen
The popularity for the name Keagen peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 90 births, which ranked number 3,895 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Keagen had the most female births in 2009 with 7, which ranked number 13,698 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 90, which ranked number 1,692 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Keagen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 49 births to 6 births, a decline of -87.76%. Among males, Keagen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 49 births to 6 births, a decline of -87.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Keagen
- 20 Year Trend of Keagen: -87.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Keagen: -87.76%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Keagen: -87.76%
Popularity of Keagen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Keagen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Keagen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Keagen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Keagen
- Total Births of Keagen: 5 (-18.94%)
- Male Births of Keagen: 5 (-18.94%)
Given the downward trend of Keagen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -18.94% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Keagen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -18.94%.