How Many People Are Named Ragan?
Complete statistics for the name Ragan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ragan is a very rare female name, with only 2,178 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 151,484 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Ragan are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 2,254 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
📜 Ragan Through the Generations
Ragan has seen its peak popularity in 1998 with 89 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Ragan is 32, with 1,172 individuals under 30, 971 between 30 and 60, and 111 over 60. This distribution suggests that while Ragan remains a relatively new name, it's becoming less popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ragan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ragan
How Many People Have the Name Ragan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,810 people in the United States currently share the name Ragan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,787 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ragan a Common or Rare Name?
Ragan 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 Ragan Mean?
Ragan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ragan in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Ragan Most Popular?
The name Ragan reached peak popularity in 1998, with 89 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 Ragan?
Approximately 9,810 people named Ragan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,810. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,787 Americans.
Is Ragan a rare name?
Ragan is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,787 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ragan mean?
Ragan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ragan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Ragan are male and 83% are female.
When was Ragan most popular?
Ragan peaked in 1998 with 89 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.