How Many People Are Named Eagan?

Complete statistics for the name Eagan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eagan
Rare
Irish Gaelic

Eagan is a very rare name with Irish roots, carrying a sense of fiery energy and spirit. There are roughly 430 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 766,579 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern pick that hit its peak in 2022 with 31 births recorded that year.

~5,132
Living in US
1 in 64,585
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of fire
🌐
Origin
Irish Gaelic
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Spirited Determined Adventurous Warm-hearted
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership, independence, and originality. It's associated with people who are natural pioneers, driven by ambition and a desire to forge their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

548
Worldwide Bearers
#859,937
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
430
🇿🇲 Zambia
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇮🇳 India
4
🇺🇬 Uganda
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇲🇻 Maldives
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
430 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
435
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 435 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
43

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eagan Through the Generations

Eagan is a name that didn't appear on the American naming landscape until quite recently, and it's still finding its footing. With only 435 total births recorded in the US, this name belongs almost entirely to a single generation. Every single person named Eagan in the country is under 30 years old, giving it an average age of just 13. That's a striking concentration you won't find with most names. The peak year was 2022, when 31 babies received the name, suggesting it's been gaining quiet momentum. On a global scale, Eagan ranks at number 859,937 worldwide with around 118 living bearers, and it remains most common in the United States. The trend has been stable rather than explosive, which means it hasn't experienced the kind of sudden spike that sometimes leads to a quick fade. Parents choosing Eagan seem drawn to its distinctiveness, and it'll be interesting to watch whether this name continues its slow, steady climb or settles into its current niche as an uncommon but recognizable choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Eagan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eagan's Irish Gaelic roots

📄 About the Name Eagan

How Many People Have the Name Eagan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,132 people in the United States currently share the name Eagan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,585 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Eagan a Common or Rare Name?

Eagan is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eagan Mean?

Eagan means "Son of fire" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eagan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eagan Most Popular?

The name Eagan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eagan?

Approximately 5,132 people named Eagan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,132. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,585 Americans.

Is Eagan a rare name?

Eagan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,585 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eagan mean?

Eagan means "Son of fire" and comes from Irish Gaelic origins.

Is Eagan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eagan are male and 0% are female.

When was Eagan most popular?

Eagan peaked in 2022 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,132
All-Time Births5,132
1 in X1 in 64,585
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2022
World Rank#859,937
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.