Dagan
Every Dagan since 1969 — 1,087 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dagan
Dagan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 1,087 American babies have been named Dagan. Its peak came in 2003, when 63 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 Dagan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dagan 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,722 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,094 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #8,992 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,371 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,556 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,782 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,695 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,362 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,409 |
| 2014 | — | — | 17 | #5,298 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,986 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,421 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,380 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,877 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,416 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,722 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,343 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53 | #2,353 |
| 2005 | — | — | 55 | #2,189 |
| 2004 | — | — | 53 | #2,196 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,336 | 58 | #1,991 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,161 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38 | #2,534 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,594 | 36 | #2,582 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,580 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,728 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,245 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,899 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,020 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,339 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dagan in 2025?
Dagan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dagan?
1,087 babies have been named Dagan in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dagan most popular?
Dagan peaked in 2003, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Dagan a boy or girl name?
Dagan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dagan rising or falling?
Dagan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.