Dan
Pronunciation: [ d-AN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 282 babies have been named Dan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dan is past its peak , currently ranked #70,518 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,518
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dan is also used as a boy name, ranked #1931.
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About the Name Dan
Dan is a girl name .
Is Dan a boy or girl name? Dan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,518 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,931. Dan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dan is currently ranked #70,518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dan include Daniela, Danna, Daniella, Danielle, Dani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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