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Teigen
How to Pronounce Teigen
Pronounced TY-gen /ˈtaɪ.ɡən/High
Meaning: Variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Teigen comes variously from a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and from a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful; a darling'; routes layered, which we note). Made widely known by the model Chrissy Teigen. A crisp, modern name (said 'TY-gen'; nickname Tei).
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style first name. Rare, an-enclosed-field-and-fair at the root, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Teigen mean?
Teigen is variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field') and the Welsh Tegan ('fair; beautiful'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Teigen?
It's said TY-gen /ˈtaɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Teigen a boy or girl name?
Teigen is most often a girl's name.
How popular is Teigen?
Teigen is a rare name in the U.S.