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1961

First Year

1971

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#2364

Peak Rank

60

Total Count

9

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Dag

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day", or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, September 16 is Dag's Name Day. Dag is uncommon as a surname. People with the name Dag include:

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dag%5F%28name%29)

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## The Story of Dag

Dag first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 12 Dags were born — ranking #2,364 that year. As of 2026, Dag ranks #4,375 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Dags have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Dag

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

* Dagg
* Dagh
* Dog
* Dig
* Dug
* [Doug](/doug)
* Dawg
* Dogg
* [Dak](/dak)
* [Dack](/dack)
* Digg
* Doig

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Dag

What does the name Dag mean?

Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day", or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, September 16 is Dag's Name Day. Dag is uncommon as a surname. People with the name Dag include:

How popular is Dag in 2026?

In 2026, Dag ranks #4,375 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dag most popular?

Dag reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #2,364 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Dag a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dag?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dag include Calixto, Warnell, Nirav. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Dag 

Dag is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Dag's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #2,364\. Use the chart and map above to compare Dag's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1962 → ](/year/1962)
* [ Names of the 1960s → ](/decade/1960s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.