Dagger Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAG-er / /ˈdæɡər/English; Old Norse
Meaning
English: a type of weapon; Old Norse: 'dagr' meaning 'day'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'dagger' refers to a small, pointed weapon used for stabbing. The Old Norse term 'dagr' translates to 'day', which is less commonly associated with the weapon but reflects the term's linguistic roots.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dagger was first seen in the United States in 2014. Dagger has ranked as high as #1380 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Dagger has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dagger (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
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| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
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| 2014 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 |