Boy · #9,549 in 2026

Dugan

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

Dugan or Duggan is an Irish surname derived from Ó Dubhagáinn. The best known family of the name had its territory near the modern town of Fermoy in north Cork, and were originally the ruling family of the Fir Maighe tribal group which gave its name to the town. They claimed descent from Mug Ruith, the legendary magician of the Fir Bolg.

Current Rank

#9,549

Peak Rank

#3,486 (1998)

Total Babies

513

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2020

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#3486

Peak Rank

513

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dugan

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

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Origin & history

In modern day, the name is found throughout Ireland. In the north, Dugan, Dougan, and Doogan are common, a large portion descended from families originally in County Fermanagh . Doogan is common in County Donegal . Duggan is most prevalent in Dublin , Munster , and the majority of County Cork , County Tipperary , County Wexford , and County Waterford .

The Story of Dugan

Dugan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 21 Dugans were born — ranking #3,486 that year. As of 2026, Dugan ranks #9,549 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 513 Dugans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dugan

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

Duggan
Degen
Duggin
Dagon
Deegan
Dagen
Dougan
Dagan
Dogan
Ducken
Degan
Doogan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dugan

What does the name Dugan mean?

How popular is Dugan in 2026?

In 2026, Dugan ranks #9,549 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dugan most popular?

Dugan reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #3,486 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Dugan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dugan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dugan include Alika, Emon, Alexus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dugan

Dugan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 513 births in the dataset. Dugan's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #3,486. Use the chart and map above to compare Dugan'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.