How Many People Are Named Daegan?

Complete statistics for the name Daegan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daegan
Very Rare
Irish/Gaelic

Daegan is a very rare name, with only 934 people alive in the US today. That's 1 in 353,427 Americans. It peaked in 2007 with 66 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~934
Living in US
1 in 353,427
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Black-haired one
🌐
Origin
Irish/Gaelic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Adventurous Independent Charming Curious
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and change. People associated with this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences and exploration.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

988
Worldwide Bearers
#1,350,955
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
934
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇬🇧 England
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇸🇴 Somalia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
886 (95%)
♀ Female
48 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
898
Would be under 30 (95%)
48
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 946 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
10

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daegan Through the Generations

The name Daegan has a unique journey, starting with a peak in 2007 when 66 babies were named it. Today, just 934 people carry this name in the US, making it a true rarity. The stark contrast between its all-time births and current living bearers, only 946 total births versus 934 alive, highlights its decline. The majority, 898, are under 30, showing it's a modern, younger name. This age distribution suggests a generational shift, with fewer older adults named Daegan, aligning with its declining trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 51
California 10
Illinois 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Daegan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daegan's Irish/Gaelic roots

📄 About the Name Daegan

How Many People Have the Name Daegan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 934 people in the United States currently share the name Daegan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 353,427 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daegan a Common or Rare Name?

Daegan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daegan Mean?

Daegan means "Black-haired one" and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daegan in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Daegan Most Popular?

The name Daegan reached peak popularity in 2007, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daegan?

Approximately 934 people named Daegan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 946. That works out to roughly 1 in 353,427 Americans.

Is Daegan a rare name?

Daegan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 353,427 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daegan mean?

Daegan means "Black-haired one" and comes from Irish/Gaelic origins.

Is Daegan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Daegan are male and 5% are female.

When was Daegan most popular?

Daegan peaked in 2007 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US934
All-Time Births946
1 in X1 in 353,427
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,350,955
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.