How Many People Are Named Gagan?

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

Gagan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Gagan means 'supplanter' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 67 people in the US today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 4,916,210 Americans. The majority of people named Gagan are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, rising name.

~460
Living in US
1 in 720,542
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Dynamic Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

134,446
Worldwide Bearers
#7,748
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
112,301
🇳🇵 Nepal
13,235
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,513
🇨🇦 Canada
1,055
🇺🇸 United States
966
🇵🇰 Pakistan
929
🇵🇱 Poland
518
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
517
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
61 (91%)
♀ Female
6 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
62
Would be under 30 (91%)
6
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 68 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Gagan Through the Generations

Gagan has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 10 births. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 62 out of the 67 living bearers being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Gagan is increasingly favored among new parents, positioning it as a contemporary choice for the future.

✨ Similar Names to Gagan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gagan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Gagan

How Many People Have the Name Gagan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 460 people in the United States currently share the name Gagan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 720,542 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gagan a Common or Rare Name?

Gagan 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 Gagan Mean?

Gagan means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gagan in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Gagan Most Popular?

The name Gagan reached peak popularity in 2018, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Gagan?

Approximately 460 people named Gagan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 460. That works out to roughly 1 in 720,542 Americans.

Is Gagan a rare name?

Gagan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 720,542 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gagan mean?

Gagan means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Gagan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Gagan are male and 9% are female.

When was Gagan most popular?

Gagan peaked in 2018 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US460
All-Time Births460
1 in X1 in 720,542
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2018
World Rank#7,748
Male %91%
Female %9%

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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.