Dagan
Pronunciation: [ d-AYG-uhn ]
Dagan is a girl baby name. Ranked #51,247 in the US, popular nicknames include Dag, Day, and Dagie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dagan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 10 babies have been named Dagan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dagan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #51,247 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,247
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Dagan is also used as a boy name, ranked #28758.
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About the Name Dagan
Dagan is a girl name .
Is Dagan a boy or girl name? Dagan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,247 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,758. Dagan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dagan is currently ranked #51,247 in popularity for girl 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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