Unisex · #3,930 in 2026

Hagan

Hagan is a masculine given name which is borne by:Hagan Bayley, British biochemist Hagan Beggs (1937–2016), Northern Irish-born Canadian actor Hagan Evans, Welsh former rugby union and rugby league footballer Hagan Landry, American Paralympic athlete specializing in throwing events Hagan Scotten, American attorney

Current Rank
#3,930
Peak Rank
#1,941 (2009)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-15%
👧 Girl peak #8,483 (163 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,941 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1914
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#1941
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
55
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2024
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#8483
Peak Rank
163
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hagan

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

Hagan is a masculine given name which is borne by:Hagan Bayley, British biochemist Hagan Beggs (1937–2016), Northern Irish-born Canadian actor Hagan Evans, Welsh former rugby union and rugby league footballer Hagan Landry, American Paralympic athlete specializing in throwing events Hagan Scotten, American attorney

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The Story of Hagan

As a girl name

Hagan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 13 Hagans were born — ranking #8,483 that year. As of 2026, Hagan ranks #13,427 for girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 163 Hagans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Hagan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 73 Hagans were born — ranking #1,941 that year. As of 2026, Hagan ranks #3,930 for boys with 28 births, gradually falling (-15%). In total, more than 1K Hagans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Hagan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hagan

What does the name Hagan mean?
Hagan is a masculine given name which is borne by:Hagan Bayley, British biochemist Hagan Beggs (1937–2016), Northern Irish-born Canadian actor Hagan Evans, Welsh former rugby union and rugby league footballer Hagan Landry, American Paralympic athlete specializing in throwing events Hagan Scotten, American attorney
How popular is Hagan in 2026?
In 2026, Hagan ranks #3,930 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.
When was Hagan most popular?
Hagan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,941 that year with 73 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Hagan most popular?
Hagan has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hagan.
Is Hagan a unisex name?
Yes — Hagan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Hagans assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Hagan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hagan include Governor, Trueman, Celestine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hagan

Hagan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Hagan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,941. Use the chart and map above to compare Hagan'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.