Keeghan
Meaningdescendant of little fire · English form of Keegan
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,561 in 2008
6 babies were named Keeghan in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Keeghan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Keeghan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keeghan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeeghan first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2008, when it ranked #3,561. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKeeghan was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- MeaningKeeghan is an English form of Keegan, which means “descendant of little fire”.
About the name Keeghan
Keeghan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “descendant of little fire”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Keeghan for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 27 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #3,561 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.3 | 298,507 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,769 boys |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 157,729 boys |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,714,286 boys |
Other spellings of Keeghan
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 Keeghan
What does the name Keeghan mean?
Keeghan means “descendant of little fire” in English, as a form of Keegan.
What is the origin of the name Keeghan?
Keeghan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Keeghan a boy or girl name?
Keeghan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keeghan?
Keeghan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#3,561).