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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Degan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Defne|Dehaven
IrishBoy→ Stable

Degan

DEE-gun · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7849 in 2023

Peak: #7849 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7849 in 2023

Peak: #7849 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #7849 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Degan scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
IrishCelticBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootDark/Strong meaningUncommonModern-classicSurname-style
Character
strong determinationindependent spiritcreative visionloyal heart
STRONG
High confidence

Degan is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Degan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Deaghán', meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired one'. Associated with strength and intensity.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#7849 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Degan McDowell
Fox News contributor
Similar Sound
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↓ Fading
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Degan · Overview
Summary

Degan is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong character
Degan carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
degan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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