Deegan
Every Deegan since 1997 — 3,465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deegan
Deegan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,024 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 3,465 American babies have been named Deegan. Its peak came in 2011, when 259 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Deegan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deegan 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 | — | — | 74 | #2,024 |
| 2024 | — | — | 100 | #1,675 |
| 2023 | — | — | 98 | #1,711 |
| 2022 | — | — | 91 | #1,792 |
| 2021 | — | — | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2020 | — | — | 100 | #1,610 |
| 2019 | — | — | 126 | #1,401 |
| 2018 | — | — | 119 | #1,460 |
| 2017 | — | — | 151 | #1,216 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,261 | 163 | #1,172 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,123 | 173 | #1,112 |
| 2014 | — | — | 164 | #1,153 |
| 2013 | — | — | 207 | #968 |
| 2012 | — | — | 222 | #926 |
| 2011 | — | — | 259 | #835 |
| 2010 | — | — | 230 | #893 |
| 2009 | — | — | 201 | #985 |
| 2008 | — | — | 201 | #984 |
| 2007 | — | — | 177 | #1,059 |
| 2006 | — | — | 114 | #1,391 |
| 2005 | — | — | 110 | #1,364 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77 | #1,677 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49 | #2,213 |
| 2002 | — | — | 52 | #2,070 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,698 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deegan in 2025?
Deegan ranked #2,024 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deegan?
3,465 babies have been named Deegan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deegan most popular?
Deegan peaked in 2011, when 259 newborns received the name.
Is Deegan a boy or girl name?
Deegan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deegan rising or falling?
Deegan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.