Egan
Egan first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2019, when 49 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Egan popular?
Steady Egan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.
| 2020s | 167 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 325 | |
| 2000s | 398 | |
| 1990s | 156 | |
| 1980s | 80 | |
| 1970s | 65 | |
| 1960s | 12 | |
| 1950s | 5 | |
| 1920s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Egan mean?
Anglicized form of the surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan', where Aodhagan is a double diminutive of Aodh ('fire'). The fire sense is inherited from that root rather than the name itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Egan mean?
Egan means Little fire. Anglicized form of the surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan', where Aodhagan is a double diminutive of Aodh ('fire'). The fire sense is inherited from that root rather than the name itself.
What is the origin of the name Egan?
Egan is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Egan?
Egan is pronounced “EE-gən.”
Is Egan a boy or a girl name?
Egan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Egan a popular name right now?
Egan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2019.
How popular is the name Egan?
In 2025, Egan ranked #4068 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Egan most popular?
Egan was most popular in 2019, when about 49 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Egan?
Names similar to Egan include Tadhg, Conall, Fionn, Tynan, Oisin.
What names go well with Egan?
irish names that pair well with Egan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.