Hagen
Hagen is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Enclosure, protected place, or highest son.
Origin and history
Hagen is a masculine name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from elements meaning 'enclosure' or 'highest son'. It is well known in European folklore, particularly through the medieval Nibelungenlied. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,185 babies in the United States have been named Hagen since 1880. It ranks #2281 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1415.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.2 %)
- UT (9.9 %)
- OK (9.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,055 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,155 |
| 2020-2029 | 523 |
Famous people named Hagen
- Hagen Kleinert: Physicist, Academic
Fun facts
- Hagen is a central and complex figure in the medieval Germanic epic Poem of the Nibelungs.
- The root word relates to 'haag', meaning hedge or enclosed field, which also gave rise to the city name The Hague.