How Many People Are Named Taegan?
Complete statistics for the name Taegan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Taegan is a very rare female name, with only 1,475 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 223,703 Americans. The majority of those named Taegan are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,489 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Taegan Through the Generations
Taegan peaked in popularity in 2008 with 111 births, marking a high point in its relatively brief history. Today, the average age of someone named Taegan is 17, with 1,476 individuals under 30 and only 13 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution underscores the name's modernity and its association with younger generations. With a declining trend since its peak, Taegan remains a name that's seen as fresh and contemporary.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Taegan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Taegan
How Many People Have the Name Taegan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,475 people in the United States currently share the name Taegan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 223,703 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Taegan a Common or Rare Name?
Taegan 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 Taegan Mean?
Taegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Taegan in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.
When Was Taegan Most Popular?
The name Taegan reached peak popularity in 2008, with 111 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 Taegan?
Approximately 1,475 people named Taegan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,489. That works out to roughly 1 in 223,703 Americans.
Is Taegan a rare name?
Taegan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 223,703 Americans has this name.
What does the name Taegan mean?
Taegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Taegan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Taegan are male and 74% are female.
When was Taegan most popular?
Taegan peaked in 2008 with 111 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.