Sagan
Sagan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Wisdom or modern surname transfer; related to Slavic roots or the Polish town of Żagań.
Origin and history
Sagan is a given name derived from a Slavic surname or place name, though in modern U.S. usage it is heavily inspired by astronomer Carl Sagan. The name has gained steady popularity in recent decades as an intellectual, nature-, and science-leaning choice. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon but steadily used.
Popularity in the United States
748 babies in the United States have been named Sagan since 1880. It ranks #3928 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1772.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.5 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- TN (5.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 428 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Fun facts
- Many parents choose the name Sagan in honor of the famous American astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan.
- As a surname, Sagan is associated with Żagań, a city in western Poland.