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1988

First Year

2001

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#10122

Peak Rank

35

Total Count

6

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Segen

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

Segen is a German word translating to "blessing, benediction; charm; prayer; spell, incantation".

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segen) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segen)

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## The Story of Segen

The earliest SSA record of Segen as a baby girl name dates back to 1988, when 6 babies received it. 1998 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Segen — #10,122 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 54% of all recorded Segens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2001 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 35 Segens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Segen

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

* Second
* Secon
* [Sagan](/sagan)
* Seguin
* [Sagen](/sagen)
* Siegen
* Cygan
* Sugan
* Saugen
* Sicken
* Sucken
* Suchen

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Segen

What does the name Segen mean?

Segen is a German word translating to "blessing, benediction; charm; prayer; spell, incantation".

How popular is Segen in 2026?

In 2026, Segen ranks #15,352 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Segen most popular?

Segen reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #10,122 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Segen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Segen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Segen include Javan, Soma, Aran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Segen 

Segen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Segen's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #10,122\. Use the chart and map above to compare Segen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1998 → ](/year/1998)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ 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. 

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