How Many People Are Named Deegan?

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

Deegan
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Deegan is a very rare name, with only 1 in 98,265 Americans bearing it. That's just 3,358 people living today. It peaked in popularity in 2011 but has since been declining.

~3,391
Living in US
1 in 97,744
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents completion and endings, symbolizing a journey towards fulfillment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,429
Worldwide Bearers
#1,152,838
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,358

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,346 (100%)
♀ Female
12 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
3,391
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,391 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Deegan Through the Generations

Deegan, a name that's become increasingly uncommon, reached its peak in 2011 with 259 births. Today, most people named Deegan are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. With only 3,391 under-30 and none over 60, it's clear that Deegan is a name for the younger generation, showing a trend towards decline.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 539
Arizona 175
Utah 146
Michigan 144
Ohio 128
Pennsylvania 119
Washington 93
Texas 86
Indiana 84
New York 70

✨ Similar Names to Deegan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Deegan's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Deegan

How Many People Have the Name Deegan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,391 people in the United States currently share the name Deegan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,744 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Deegan a Common or Rare Name?

Deegan is classified as 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 Deegan Mean?

Deegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Deegan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Deegan Most Popular?

The name Deegan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 259 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 Deegan?

Approximately 3,391 people named Deegan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,391. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,744 Americans.

Is Deegan a rare name?

Deegan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,744 Americans has this name.

What does the name Deegan mean?

Deegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Deegan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Deegan are male and 0% are female.

When was Deegan most popular?

Deegan peaked in 2011 with 259 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 US3,391
All-Time Births3,391
1 in X1 in 97,744
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,152,838
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.