Daegan
Every Daegan since 1993 — 952 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daegan
Daegan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,945 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 952 American babies have been named Daegan — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Daegan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daegan 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 | — | — | 6 | #10,945 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,466 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,482 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,569 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,693 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,306 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,057 | 29 | #3,709 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,170 | 23 | #4,291 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,631 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,463 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,270 | 42 | #2,807 |
| 2010 | — | — | 42 | #2,832 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,680 | 58 | #2,259 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,187 | 48 | #2,594 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,265 | 61 | #2,190 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,683 | 52 | #2,378 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,761 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,573 | 30 | #3,232 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,861 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,811 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38 | #2,533 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,009 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daegan in 2025?
Daegan ranked #10,945 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daegan?
952 babies have been named Daegan in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daegan most popular?
Daegan peaked in 2007, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Daegan a boy or girl name?
Daegan is used for both: about 5% of babies named Daegan have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Daegan rising or falling?
Daegan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.