Degan
Every Degan since 1999 — 545 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Degan
Degan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,976 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 545 American babies have been named Degan. Its peak came in 2008, when 47 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 Degan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Degan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,976 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,194 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,017 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,930 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,770 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,428 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,213 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,119 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,109 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,924 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,142 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,014 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,451 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,327 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,639 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,200 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,669 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,032 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,173 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,466 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,184 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,710 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,604 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Degan in 2025?
Degan ranked #10,976 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 Degan?
545 babies have been named Degan in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Degan most popular?
Degan peaked in 2008, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Degan a boy or girl name?
Degan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Degan rising or falling?
Degan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.