Kagan
Pronunciation: [ k-AYG-uhn ]
Kagan is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,285 in the US, popular nicknames include Kag, Kay, and Kagie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kagan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 73 babies have been named Kagan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kagan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,285 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,285
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kagan is also used as a boy name, ranked #14983.
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About the Name Kagan
Kagan is a girl name .
Is Kagan a boy or girl name? Kagan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,285 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,983. Kagan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kagan is currently ranked #56,285 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kagan include Kag, Kay, and Kagie. 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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