Holding steady.
Popularity of Dagon since 1996
Babies named Dagon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Dagon is an ancient name with a weighty mythological pedigree, yet it remains exceptionally rare in modern use. First recorded in the United States in 1996, it has never cracked the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 2008, after which it has remained stable at very low numbers. The name's obscurity means it offers a unique and striking choice for parents drawn to ancient history or mythology. Because it does not appear in any state's top names list, it is truly a national outlier. Its association with a non-biblical deity may appeal to those seeking a name outside traditional religious contexts.
Dagon was a major deity in the ancient Near East, worshiped by the Philistines and earlier Semitic peoples. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as the god of the Philistines, with temples at Ashdod and Gaza. The etymology is debated: some connect it to the Semitic root dgn, meaning 'grain,' while others link it to the Hebrew word for 'fish' (dag). The name has seen rare modern use, primarily as a given name, since the late 20th century, likely influenced by occult or mythological interest.
Sibling names for Dagon
Names that share Dagon's style, for a brother or sister.
