Keigan
Meaningson of little fire · Irish form of Keegan
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,062 in 2008
9 babies were named Keigan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,817 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keigan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Keigan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keigan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeigan first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2008, when it ranked #2,062. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKeigan was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendKeigan has slipped 3,817 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKeigan is an Irish form of Keegan, which means “son of little fire”.
About the name Keigan
Keigan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “son of little fire”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Keigan for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 37 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #2,062 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 152,905 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,741 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,549 boys |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 128,205 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 Keigan
What does the name Keigan mean?
Keigan means “son of little fire” in Irish, as a form of Keegan.
What is the origin of the name Keigan?
Keigan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Keigan a boy or girl name?
Keigan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keigan?
Keigan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#2,062).