The name Teigen is of Norwegian origin and means "garden." It is derived from the Old Norse word "teigr," which refers to a species of plant or vegetable. In Norway, it has been used as both a first name for boys and girls, as well as a surname. The name Teigen does not have any specific historical significance associated with it beyond its linguistic origins. It is considered a unique and unusual name, but one that has gained some popularity in recent years due to its association with the Norwegian supermodel and television personality, Tyra Banks, whose real name is Tyra Lynne Banks-Teigen. Despite this connection, the name Teigen remains relatively uncommon outside of Norway.
The name Teigen has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past two decades in the United States. In the year 2000, there were only five recorded births with the name Teigen. However, by 2016, this number had skyrocketed to 73 births, indicating that more parents were choosing this unique name for their children.
Interestingly, the popularity of the name Teigen has not been consistent year after year. There have been fluctuations in its popularity over time. For instance, between 2008 and 2011, the number of births with the name Teigen remained relatively low, with only five births each year. However, there was a significant jump from six births in 2011 to seven births in 2013.
The peak popularity of the name Teigen appears to have been reached in 2016. After this year, the number of births with this name began to decrease slightly. In 2017, there were 57 recorded births with the name Teigen, which decreased further to 47 in 2018 and 36 in 2019.
Despite this decline in popularity since its peak in 2016, the name Teigen has still maintained a notable presence among newborns in recent years. In 2020, there were 47 births with this name, followed by 37 births in 2021 and 16 births in 2022. The most recent data available shows that the popularity of Teigen continued to decline slightly in 2023, with only 27 recorded births.
In total, over the period from 2000 to 2023, there have been 413 births with the name Teigen in the United States. This statistic demonstrates that while the popularity of this name has varied over time, it has nevertheless become a distinct and recognizable choice among parents during this period.