Rising since 1987, #2,035 for boys today.
Popularity of Hagen since 1973
Babies named Hagen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hagen's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 | 90 |
| 1990s | 24 | 345 |
| 2000s | 66 | 1,055 |
| 2010s | 106 | 1,155 |
| 2020s | 47 | 523 |
Meaning & origin
Hagen is a German surname name that entered the U.S. naming pool in 1973 and has been on a steady upward trajectory since 1987. In 2025 it ranked 2,035, with a rarity of 1 in 23,398 births. Its peak popularity came in 2016, suggesting it resonated strongly with parents during that period. The name is most frequently chosen in states such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, indicating a concentration in the South and Southwest. With its strong consonant sound and two-syllable rhythm, Hagen fits alongside other Germanic surname names and offers an uncommon but straightforward alternative to more popular choices like Hayden or Holden.
Hagen is a German and Dutch surname turned given name, derived from the Old High German 'hag' meaning hedge, enclosure, or protected place. It may also be a variant of the Dutch name Haagen. The name appears in medieval Germanic legend as a warrior figure. As a given name, it has been used primarily in German-speaking regions and among families of German descent.
Where Hagen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hagen” around the world
Where Hagen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Haagen, Hagen
Sibling names for Hagen
Names that share Hagen's style, for a brother or sister.
