Hager
Pronunciation: [ h-AYG-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hager first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 6 babies have been named Hager in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hager is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,706 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,706
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hager
Hager is a boy name .
Is Hager a boy or girl name? Hager is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,706 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #15,635. Hager is more commonly used as a girl name.
Hager is currently ranked #16,706 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hager include Hag, Hay, Haie, and Hagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hager include Hagen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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