Declining since 2005, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Hagan since 1914
Babies named Hagan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 16 |
| 1930s | 0 | 13 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 | 44 |
| 1990s | 31 | 216 |
| 2000s | 59 | 516 |
| 2010s | 48 | 450 |
| 2020s | 30 | 169 |
Meaning & origin
Hagan has never been a common given name in the United States, but it has a steady if sparse presence since its first recorded use in 1914. The name reached its peak popularity in 2009, albeit still very rare. Over the past decade, its frequency has been declining, with a trajectory showing a steady decrease since 2005. In 2025, it ranked at 3,848, with approximately 1 in 61,003 American boys receiving the name. The name's top state is Georgia, suggesting a regional preference in the South. As a surname-turned-first-name with Irish roots, Hagan carries a sense of heritage and distinctiveness.
Hagan is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hÁgáin, meaning 'descendant of Ágán'. Ágán is a diminutive of Aodh, the old Celtic god of fire, later used as a personal name meaning 'fire'. The name was also adopted as a given name in Scottish and English contexts, often as a variant of the surname. Early records show sporadic use in Ireland and Scotland, with the name gaining modest popularity in the United States in the 20th century.
Where Hagan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hagan, Hägan
Sibling names for Hagan
Names that share Hagan's style, for a brother or sister.
