Ragan
Pronunciation: [ r-AYG-uhn ]
Ragan is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,905 in the US, popular nicknames include Rag, Ray, and Ragie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Ragan is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AYG-uhn.
Parents who love the name Ragan often also consider Claudinette, Terran, Shevawn .
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Historical Record
Ragan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 1,860 babies have been named Ragan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ragan is past its peak , currently ranked #22,905 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,905
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Ragan
Ragan is a girl name .
Is Ragan a boy or girl name? Ragan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,905 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,450. Ragan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ragan is currently ranked #22,905 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ragan include Rag, Ray, and Ragie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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