Unisex · #10,812 in 2026

Dagen

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#3,735 (2004)
Total Babies
362
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,761 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,735 (362 total)
👦As Boy Name
1991
First Year
2023
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#3735
Peak Rank
362
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2004
First Year
2007
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#12761
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Dagen

As a girl name

Dagen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2004, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 7 Dagens were born — ranking #12,761 that year. As of 2026, Dagen ranks #13,924 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Dagens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dagen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 24 Dagens were born — ranking #3,735 that year. As of 2026, Dagen ranks #10,812 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 362 Dagens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dagen

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dagen

What does the name Dagen mean?
Dagen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dagen in 2026?
In 2026, Dagen ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dagen most popular?
Dagen reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #3,735 that year with 24 babies given the name.
Is Dagen a unisex name?
Yes — Dagen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Dagens assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dagen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dagen include Kort, Damean, Exzavier. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dagen

Dagen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 362 births in the dataset. Dagen's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #3,735. Use the chart and map above to compare Dagen'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.