Dagan
Dagan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grain, corn, or little fish.
Origin and history
Dagan is a male given name derived from an ancient Semitic root associated with grain or agriculture. In the Hebrew Bible, Dagon (a related form) was a prominent deity of the Philistines. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choices with just over 1,000 recorded male births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,077 babies in the United States have been named Dagan since 1880. It ranks #3610 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.6 %)
- CA (14.3 %)
- VA (8.6 %)
- AR (7.1 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 474 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Fun facts
- The name is tied to the ancient Semitic word for grain, highlighting agricultural sustenance.
- Fewer than 1,100 boys in total have received the name Dagan in official U.S. records since 1880.