Kagan
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,618 in 2001
5 babies were named Kagan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 6,309 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kagan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kagan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kagan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKagan first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #2,618. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKagan was 6.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendKagan has slipped 6,309 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kagan
Kagan is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Kagan for boys from 1978 to 2025, in 40 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #2,618 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,570 boys |
| 2010s | 8.8 | 114,286 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 236,220 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kagan
What is the origin of the name Kagan?
Kagan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kagan a boy or girl name?
Kagan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kagan?
Kagan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#2,618).