Boy · #9,707 in 2026

Zagan

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

Current Rank

#9,707

Peak Rank

#8,137 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2017

First Year

2021

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#8137

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zagan

Zagan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Zagans were born — ranking #8,137 that year. As of 2026, Zagan ranks #9,707 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Zagans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Zagan

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

Zeigen
Zagen
Sagan
Zygon
Zeichen
Zakon
Reagan
Hagen
Hagan
Ragan
Seguin
Sagen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zagan

What does the name Zagan mean?

Zagan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zagan in 2026?

In 2026, Zagan ranks #9,707 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Zagan most popular?

Zagan reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #8,137 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Zagan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zagan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zagan include Mavin, Malloy, Jama. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zagan

Zagan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Zagan's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #8,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Zagan'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.