Dan Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdan / /dæn/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is my judge; English: short form of Daniel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dan is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which has biblical roots. In the Bible, Daniel was a prophet known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often as a standalone name or a diminutive. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Dan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Danny
- Dane
International Variants
- Daniele (Italian)
- Daniil (Russian)
- Dániel (Hungarian)
Famous people named Dan
Dan Rather is an American journalist and former news anchor known for his work with CBS News.
Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor and comedian, famous for co-founding the comedy group The Blues Brothers.
Dan Savage is an American author and LGBTQ+ activist, recognized for his advice column Savage Love.
Dan Marino is a former American football quarterback, celebrated for his career with the Miami Dolphins.
Fictional characters named Dan
Dan Scott is a character from the television series One Tree Hill, known for his complex relationship with his son.
Dan Dare is a British comic book hero, recognized as a pioneering character in science fiction comics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Dan has ranked as high as #233 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Dan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 12 | |
TX | 9 | |
CA | 8 | |
NY | 8 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 140 |
1881 | 148 |
1882 | 150 |
1883 | 120 |
1884 | 151 |
1885 | 129 |
1886 | 154 |
1887 | 140 |
1888 | 154 |
1889 | 116 |
1890 | 160 |
1891 | 113 |
1892 | 156 |
1893 | 143 |
1894 | 114 |
1895 | 96 |
1896 | 133 |
1897 | 115 |
1898 | 125 |
1899 | 119 |
1900 | 192 |
1901 | 117 |
1902 | 124 |
1903 | 155 |
1904 | 156 |
1905 | 152 |
1906 | 128 |
1907 | 160 |
1908 | 152 |
1909 | 163 |
1910 | 188 |
1911 | 205 |
1912 | 298 |
1913 | 374 |
1914 | 447 |
1915 | 578 |
1916 | 594 |
1917 | 595 |
1918 | 710 |
1919 | 748 |
1920 | 764 |
1921 | 717 |
1922 | 806 |
1923 | 730 |
1924 | 800 |
1925 | 772 |
1926 | 880 |
1927 | 923 |
1928 | 908 |
1929 | 800 |
1930 | 899 |
1931 | 882 |
1932 | 922 |
1933 | 938 |
1934 | 939 |
1935 | 1,015 |
1936 | 965 |
1937 | 1,033 |
1938 | 1,040 |
1939 | 996 |
1940 | 1,097 |
1941 | 1,154 |
1942 | 1,344 |
1943 | 1,538 |
1944 | 1,488 |
1945 | 1,726 |
1946 | 2,194 |
1947 | 2,702 |
1948 | 2,495 |
1949 | 2,279 |
1950 | 2,085 |
1951 | 1,992 |
1952 | 2,311 |
1953 | 2,166 |
1954 | 2,153 |
1955 | 2,304 |
1956 | 2,437 |
1957 | 3,194 |
1958 | 3,693 |
1959 | 3,675 |
1960 | 3,697 |
1961 | 3,417 |
1962 | 3,115 |
1963 | 2,823 |
1964 | 2,369 |
1965 | 1,991 |
1966 | 1,538 |
1967 | 1,329 |
1968 | 1,271 |
1969 | 1,159 |
1970 | 1,021 |
1971 | 902 |
1972 | 677 |
1973 | 573 |
1974 | 479 |
1975 | 448 |
1976 | 400 |
1977 | 378 |
1978 | 343 |
1979 | 329 |
1980 | 335 |
1981 | 362 |
1982 | 315 |
1983 | 280 |
1984 | 265 |
1985 | 264 |
1986 | 268 |
1987 | 231 |
1988 | 249 |
1989 | 240 |
1990 | 234 |
1991 | 230 |
1992 | 209 |
1993 | 208 |
1994 | 178 |
1995 | 171 |
1996 | 176 |
1997 | 165 |
1998 | 150 |
1999 | 139 |
2000 | 163 |
2001 | 143 |
2002 | 153 |
2003 | 146 |
2004 | 139 |
2005 | 156 |
2006 | 136 |
2007 | 149 |
2008 | 136 |
2009 | 116 |
2010 | 116 |
2011 | 108 |
2012 | 107 |
2013 | 87 |
2014 | 102 |
2015 | 91 |
2016 | 100 |
2017 | 96 |
2018 | 97 |
2019 | 102 |
2020 | 86 |
2021 | 78 |
2022 | 88 |
2023 | 100 |
2024 | 82 |