How Many People Are Named Dan?

Curious about how common the name Dan is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 107,039
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 3,083 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 107,039 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dan.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 3,083 people has this name.

This classification places Dan in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Dan

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 3,083 people

Total Count

107,039

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 106,473
Female: 566

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 75

  • Young (<30) 3,371
  • Adult (30–60) 15,209
  • Old (>60) 88,459

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 94
  • Alabama 2,483
  • Arkansas 1,136
  • Arizona 1,178
  • California 11,573
  • Colorado 1,591
  • Connecticut 236
  • DC 171
  • Delaware 17
  • Florida 2,002
  • Georgia 2,680
  • Hawaii 253
  • Iowa 2,615
  • Idaho 916
  • Illinois 5,785
  • Indiana 3,117
  • Kansas 1,434
  • Kentucky 1,473
  • Louisiana 1,584
  • Massachusetts 567
  • Maryland 367
  • Maine 109
  • Michigan 5,704
  • Minnesota 2,707
  • Missouri 2,597
  • Mississippi 2,020
  • Montana 976
  • North Carolina 1,997
  • North Dakota 321
  • Nebraska 1,362
  • New Hampshire 58
  • New Jersey 907
  • New Mexico 763
  • Nevada 153
  • New York 3,189
  • Ohio 6,603
  • Oklahoma 1,798
  • Oregon 2,018
  • Pennsylvania 2,788
  • Rhode Island 25
  • South Carolina 1,454
  • South Dakota 507
  • Tennessee 2,016
  • Texas 7,205
  • Utah 1,523
  • Virginia 1,041
  • Vermont 17
  • Washington 3,576
  • Wisconsin 2,837
  • West Virginia 547
  • Wyoming 325
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dan?

Approximately 107,039 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dan, based on statistical analysis.

Is Dan a rare name?

Dan is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.