Kegan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kegan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 237 babies have been named Kegan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kegan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,450 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,450
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kegan is also used as a boy name, ranked #4396.
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About the Name Kegan
Kegan is a girl name .
Is Kegan a boy or girl name? Kegan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,450 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,396. Kegan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kegan is currently ranked #58,450 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kegan include Keg, Key, Keie, and Kegkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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