Dagan
Pronunciation: [ d-AYG-uhn ]
Dagan is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,758 in the US, popular nicknames include Dag, Day, and Dagie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dagan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 1,076 babies have been named Dagan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dagan is past its peak , currently ranked #28,758 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,758
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Dagan is also used as a girl name, ranked #51247.
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About the Name Dagan
Dagan is a boy name .
Is Dagan a boy or girl name? Dagan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,758 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,247. Dagan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dagan is currently ranked #28,758 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dagan include Dag, Day, and Dagie. 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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