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Keegan

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Pronounced KEE-guhn /ˈki.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: FireMedium

In 30 seconds: Keegan is an English name meaning 'fire', used here for a girl.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFire
U.S. rank (2024)#2937 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719762024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Keegan carries the meaning 'fire', a short, bright sense that suits its punchy sound. Long familiar as a surname-style given name, it has shifted toward use for girls as well as boys. The actress Keegan Connor Tracy is one woman who carries it.

The hard k opening and crisp ending give Keegan an energetic, modern feel. The data lists no variations, so it tends to be used in this single clean spelling.

Did you know? Keegan likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Keegan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Keegan Connor Tracy (1971–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Keegan…

Reagan— Shares the same surname-turned-given-name feel and unisex two-syllable rhythm.
Teagan— Matches Keegan's sound pattern and Irish-flavored ending closely.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Keegan mean?

Keegan is usually explained as meaning 'fire' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Keegan?

It's commonly said KEE-guhn /ˈki.ɡən/.

Is Keegan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keegan is used as a girl name.

How popular is Keegan?

In 2024, Keegan ranked #2937 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.