Kegan
Every Kegan since 1970 — 4,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kegan
Kegan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,726 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,085 American babies have been named Kegan — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 190 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kegan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kegan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,726 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,381 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,081 |
| 2022 | — | — | 26 | #4,144 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,238 |
| 2020 | — | — | 33 | #3,376 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,607 |
| 2018 | — | — | 44 | #2,772 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,168 | 35 | #3,283 |
| 2016 | — | — | 49 | #2,574 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,413 | 56 | #2,336 |
| 2014 | — | — | 64 | #2,144 |
| 2013 | — | — | 82 | #1,776 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,226 | 82 | #1,806 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,902 | 127 | #1,338 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,991 | 110 | #1,489 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,067 | 118 | #1,428 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,457 | 122 | #1,396 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,303 | 157 | #1,140 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,622 | 134 | #1,251 |
| 2005 | — | — | 94 | #1,522 |
| 2004 | — | — | 120 | #1,264 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,799 | 105 | #1,321 |
| 2002 | — | — | 145 | #1,055 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,734 | 100 | #1,311 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,260 | 111 | #1,217 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,792 | 137 | #951 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,577 | 126 | #917 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,698 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,909 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,909 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kegan in 2025?
Kegan ranked #5,726 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kegan?
4,085 babies have been named Kegan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kegan most popular?
Kegan peaked in 1992, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Kegan a boy or girl name?
Kegan is used for both: about 6% of babies named Kegan have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Kegan rising or falling?
Kegan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.