Dagan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAH-gahn / /ˈdɑːɡən/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: grain; Arabic: a form of the name Dagan
Historical & Cultural Background
Dagan is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with agriculture and fertility, as it means 'grain'. In ancient times, Dagan was also the name of a deity worshipped in the Canaanite and Philistine cultures, linked to fertility and agriculture. The name has been used in various cultures, including Arabic contexts, where it may appear in different forms.
Trend Summary
The name Dagan has seen limited use in the United States, with sporadic popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dagan
- Daganus
International Variants
- Dagan (Hebrew)
- Dagan (Arabic)
Famous people named Dagan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dagan was first seen in the United States in 1969. Dagan has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Virginia, Arkansas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Dagan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dagan (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 53 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |