Keegan

Keegan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 482 boys in the United States.

Keegan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keegan

Keegan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Keegan first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #222 in 2007, and in 2024 482 babies received the name — 38,063 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keegan in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#222 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Keegan in 2024
482
Total since 1880
38,063

Keegan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#306 in 2008
Babies named Keegan in 2025
32
Total since 1996
2,514

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keegan mean?

The meaning of Keegan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Keegan a boy or girl name?

Keegan is a boy name. In 2024, 482 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keegan?

Keegan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keegan?

Keegan first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #222 in 2007, and 482 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].