Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Cagan

Name: Popularity of the name Cagan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cagan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#9,392 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2009

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#9392

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cagan

Cagan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Cagans were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Cagan ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Cagans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cagan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cagan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kagan
Kagen
Kagin
Keegan
Keagan
Kegan
Coogan
Cogan
Kogan
Cogen
Keygen
Coggan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cagan

What does the name Cagan mean?

Cagan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cagan in 2026?

In 2026, Cagan ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cagan most popular?

Cagan reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Cagan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cagan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cagan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cagan include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cagan

Cagan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Cagan's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Cagan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.