Declining since 2008, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Daegan since 1993
Babies named Daegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 109 |
| 2000s | 32 | 411 |
| 2010s | 16 | 316 |
| 2020s | 0 | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Daegan first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1993, and its use grew steadily through the 2000s, peaking at rank 9,182 in 2007. Since 2008, its popularity has been on a gradual decline, falling to rank 10,695 in 2025 with about 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. The name's modern 'ae' spelling aligns with trends in contemporary American naming, often chosen for its distinctive sound rather than historical roots. Daegan remains a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels fresh yet familiar.
Daegan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, rising in use during the 2000s. It is likely a modern respelling of the Irish surname Deegan or a creative variation of names like Dagan, which itself has Hebrew origins. The spelling follows the fashionable 'ae' pattern seen in names like Kaegan and Braeden.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dae, D
Sibling names for Daegan
Names that share Daegan's style, for a brother or sister.
