Ragan
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,940 in 1998
6 babies were named Ragan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,066 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ragan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ragan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ragan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRagan first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #1,940. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRagan was 11× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,876 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendRagan has slipped 1,066 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Ragan
Ragan is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Ragan for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 62 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #1,940 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.6 | 131,579 girls |
| 1970s | 17 | 58,651 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,280 girls |
| 1990s | 26 | 38,565 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 31,407 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 92,251 girls |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,042 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Ragan
What is the origin of the name Ragan?
Ragan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Ragan a boy or girl name?
Ragan is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ragan?
Ragan ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#1,940).