Kagan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-gun / /ˈkeɪɡən/Irish; Hebrew
Meaning
Irish: descendant of the battle; Hebrew: a form of the name Kagan
Historical & Cultural Background
Kagan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Caogáin, meaning 'descendant of Caogán'. In Hebrew, it is associated with the term for a priest or a descendant of a priestly family. The name has gained some popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States. It reflects a blend of cultural influences, making it versatile in usage.
Trend Summary
Kagan has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kagan
- Kaganah
International Variants
- Kagan (Hebrew)
- Kagan (Irish)
Famous people named Kagan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kagan was first seen in the United States in 1978. Kagan has ranked as high as #1263 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kagan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kagan (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |