Eagan
Meaninglittle fire · Irish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,617 in 2022
7 babies were named Eagan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,859 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eagan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eagan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eagan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEagan first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #3,617.
- TrendEagan has slipped 4,859 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Eagan means “little fire”.
About the name Eagan
Eagan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “little fire”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Eagan for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 28 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #3,617 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.3 | 434,783 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 134,590 boys |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,740 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 91,743 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Eagan
What does the name Eagan mean?
Eagan means “little fire” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Eagan?
Eagan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Eagan a boy or girl name?
Eagan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eagan?
Eagan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#3,617).