Unisex · #10,642 in 2026

Sagen

Sagen is a surname and a given name. This may refer to:Anette Sagen, Norwegian ski jumper Lyder Sagen (1777–1850), Norwegian educator and author Rolf Sagen (1940–2017), Norwegian author, curator and daily leader of the Bergen Academy of Writing Steinar Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Tore Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Sagen Ishizuka (1850–1909), Japanese doctor…

Current Rank
#10,642
Peak Rank
#8,642 (2003)
Total Babies
25
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,277 (23 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,642 (25 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2015
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#8642
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
2011
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#6277
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sagen

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

Sagen is a surname and a given name. This may refer to:Anette Sagen, Norwegian ski jumper Lyder Sagen (1777–1850), Norwegian educator and author Rolf Sagen (1940–2017), Norwegian author, curator and daily leader of the Bergen Academy of Writing Steinar Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Tore Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Sagen Ishizuka (1850–1909), Japanese doctor…

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The Story of Sagen

As a girl name

Sagen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 12 Sagens were born — ranking #6,277 that year. As of 2026, Sagen ranks #14,823 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Sagens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Sagen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 7 Sagens were born — ranking #8,642 that year. As of 2026, Sagen ranks #10,642 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Sagens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sagen

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

  • Sagan
  • Seguin
  • Sakon
  • Segen
  • Siegen
  • Cygan
  • Sugan
  • Saugen
  • Zagen
  • Sagging
  • Sakin
  • Second

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sagen

What does the name Sagen mean?
Sagen is a surname and a given name. This may refer to:Anette Sagen, Norwegian ski jumper Lyder Sagen (1777–1850), Norwegian educator and author Rolf Sagen (1940–2017), Norwegian author, curator and daily leader of the Bergen Academy of Writing Steinar Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Tore Sagen, Norwegian comedian, radio host and actor Sagen Ishizuka (1850–1909), Japanese doctor…
How popular is Sagen in 2026?
In 2026, Sagen ranks #10,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sagen most popular?
Sagen reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #8,642 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Sagen a unisex name?
Yes — Sagen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 48% of Sagens assigned female and 52% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sagen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sagen include Marky, Amond, Rashawd. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sagen

Sagen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Sagen's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #8,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Sagen'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.