How Many People Are Named Kegan?
Complete statistics for the name Kegan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kegan is a very rare male name, with only 3,971 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 83,102 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 60% of those named Kegan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 4,069 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kegan Through the Generations
Kegan peaked in popularity in 1992 with 190 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Kegan is 25, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. This distribution suggests that Kegan is a name embraced by younger generations, with 2,448 individuals under 30 compared to 1,621 aged between 30 and 60. The scarcity of Kegan among older demographics indicates that it's a relatively new choice for parents, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kegan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kegan
How Many People Have the Name Kegan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 152 people in the United States currently share the name Kegan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kegan a Common or Rare Name?
Kegan is classified as Very 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 Kegan Mean?
Kegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kegan in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Kegan Most Popular?
The name Kegan reached peak popularity in 1992, with 190 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kegan?
Approximately 152 people named Kegan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 152. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,180,587 Americans.
Is Kegan a rare name?
Kegan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kegan mean?
Kegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kegan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Kegan are male and 6% are female.
When was Kegan most popular?
Kegan peaked in 1992 with 190 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.