Kagan
Every Kagan since 1978 — 724 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kagan
Kagan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,927 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 724 American babies have been named Kagan — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 41 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 Kagan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kagan 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,927 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,220 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,563 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,350 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,976 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,909 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,487 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,484 | 14 | #6,184 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,514 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,158 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,534 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,787 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,652 | 19 | #4,902 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,301 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,772 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,387 | 24 | #4,198 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,629 | 28 | #3,743 |
| 2006 | — | — | 23 | #4,158 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,730 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,416 | 15 | #5,375 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,159 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,447 | 24 | #3,617 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,568 | 36 | #2,659 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,707 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,493 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kagan in 2025?
Kagan ranked #12,927 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kagan?
724 babies have been named Kagan in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kagan most popular?
Kagan peaked in 2001, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Kagan a boy or girl name?
Kagan is used for both: about 10% of babies named Kagan have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Kagan rising or falling?
Kagan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.