Boy nameCurrently #3,998 in the USFalling
Egan
//ˈiɡən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Egan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Egan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Egan |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 27 |
Egan through the decades
- Egan peaked in 2019, when 49 babies were named Egan in the US.
- The 2000s were Egan's strongest decade, averaging 40 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Egan has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Egan currently ranks #3,998 in the US and is cooling off.