Daegan
Boy name · Hebrew · Irish · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,185 in 2007
6 babies were named Daegan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,155 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daegan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daegan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daegan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaegan first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #2,185. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDaegan was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,568 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendDaegan has slipped 6,155 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Daegan
Daegan is a boy name of Hebrew, Irish and Scandinavian origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Daegan for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 32 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,185 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,023 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 48,804 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,666 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 153,061 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Daegan
What is the origin of the name Daegan?
Daegan has Hebrew, Irish, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Daegan a boy or girl name?
Daegan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Daegan?
Daegan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,185).