How Many People Are Named Degan?
Complete statistics for the name Degan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Degan is a very rare male name, with only 533 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 619,085 Americans. The vast majority of those named Degan are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often seen as a master builder, symbolizing leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 539 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Degan Through the Generations
Degan saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 47 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 533 individuals named Degan living in the United States, all under the age of 30, indicating that it's a relatively new name adopted by younger generations. This trend suggests that Degan will continue to be associated with modern times, likely remaining uncommon but distinctive among contemporary names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Degan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Degan
How Many People Have the Name Degan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 747 people in the United States currently share the name Degan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Degan a Common or Rare Name?
Degan 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 Degan Mean?
Degan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Degan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Degan Most Popular?
The name Degan reached peak popularity in 2008, with 47 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 Degan?
Approximately 747 people named Degan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 747. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,707 Americans.
Is Degan a rare name?
Degan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,707 Americans has this name.
What does the name Degan mean?
Degan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Degan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Degan are male and 0% are female.
When was Degan most popular?
Degan peaked in 2008 with 47 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.