Declining since 2013, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Dagny since 1893
Babies named Dagny per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dagny's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 89 |
| 1910s | 171 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 260 |
| 2010s | 516 |
| 2020s | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Dagny is a Scandinavian feminine name meaning 'new day', derived from Old Norse elements 'dagr' and 'ný'. It has a long but quiet history in the United States, first recorded in 1893. The name reached its peak popularity in 1901, and after a long decline, it has been falling since 2013. In the latest year available, 2021, Dagny ranked 5,238th, with an incidence rate of about 1 in 66,969 girls. Though not currently common, its distinctive sound and positive meaning give it a certain appeal for parents seeking a name with Norse roots. Its trajectory suggests it remains a rare choice, with no strong regional concentration in the U.S.
Dagny is derived from the Old Norse name Dagný, composed of the elements 'dagr' meaning 'day' and 'ný' meaning 'new'. The name thus conveys a sense of a 'new day' or 'day newly given'. It has been used in Scandinavia since the medieval period and gained some popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Norway and Sweden.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dag, Daggie
Variants: Dagný
Sibling names for Dagny
Names that share Dagny's style, for a brother or sister.
