How Many People Are Named Kagan?

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

Kagan
Very Rare
Hebrew

Kagan is a very rare name, originating from Hebrew, with only 706 people bearing it in the US today, making up 1 in 467,543 Americans. The majority, 77%, are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, younger generation name.

~2,875
Living in US
1 in 115,287
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Exalted
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Intelligent Reflective
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,248
Worldwide Bearers
#361,930
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
706
🇮🇳 India
146
🇶🇦 Qatar
36
🇬🇧 England
28
🇩🇪 Germany
23
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
20
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇷🇺 Russia
8
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
634 (90%)
♀ Female
72 (10%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
557
Would be under 30 (77%)
162
Would be 30–60 (23%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 719 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
76

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

📜 Kagan Through the Generations

Kagan has seen its peak popularity in 2001 with 41 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. With an average age of 22, it's clear that most people named Kagan are young adults. The age distribution shows 557 under 30, 162 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, painting a picture of a name that's predominantly used by younger individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 25

✨ Similar Names to Kagan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kagan's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Kagan

How Many People Have the Name Kagan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,875 people in the United States currently share the name Kagan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,287 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kagan a Common or Rare Name?

Kagan 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 Kagan Mean?

Kagan means "exalted" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kagan in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.

When Was Kagan Most Popular?

The name Kagan reached peak popularity in 2001, with 41 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 Kagan?

Approximately 2,875 people named Kagan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,875. That works out to roughly 1 in 115,287 Americans.

Is Kagan a rare name?

Kagan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,287 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kagan mean?

Kagan means "exalted" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Kagan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Kagan are male and 10% are female.

When was Kagan most popular?

Kagan peaked in 2001 with 41 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 US2,875
All-Time Births2,875
1 in X1 in 115,287
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
World Rank#361,930
Male %90%
Female %10%

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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.