Unisex · #12,490 in 2026

Tegen

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#8,299 (2005)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #16,866 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,299 (32 total)
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2009
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#8299
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
5
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2012
First Year
2012
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#16866
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Tegen

As a girl name

Tegen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 5 Tegens were born — ranking #16,866 that year. As of 2026, Tegen ranks #16,866 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Tegens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tegen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 8 Tegens were born — ranking #8,299 that year. As of 2026, Tegen ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Tegens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tegen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tegen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tegen

What does the name Tegen mean?
Tegen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tegen in 2026?
In 2026, Tegen ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tegen most popular?
Tegen reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #8,299 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Tegen a unisex name?
Yes — Tegen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Tegens assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tegen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tegen include Candler, Cutberto, Faruq. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tegen

Tegen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Tegen's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #8,299. Use the chart and map above to compare Tegen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.