How Many People Are Named Dugan?
Complete statistics for the name Dugan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dugan is a very rare name, with only 479 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 689,493 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 513 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dugan Through the Generations
Dugan reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 21 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Dugan is 33, with a significant portion, about 49%, under 30 years old. This distribution suggests that Dugan is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dugan's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Dugan
How Many People Have the Name Dugan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,002 people in the United States currently share the name Dugan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,571 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dugan a Common or Rare Name?
Dugan 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 Dugan Mean?
Dugan 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 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dugan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dugan Most Popular?
The name Dugan reached peak popularity in 1998, with 21 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 Dugan?
Approximately 20,002 people named Dugan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,571 Americans.
Is Dugan a rare name?
Dugan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,571 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dugan mean?
Dugan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Dugan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dugan are male and 0% are female.
When was Dugan most popular?
Dugan peaked in 1998 with 21 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.