Deagan
Every Deagan since 1997 — 1,016 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deagan
Deagan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,665 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,016 American babies have been named Deagan. Its peak came in 2009, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deagan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deagan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,489 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,113 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,070 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,043 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,003 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,257 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,503 |
| 2016 | 53 | #2,415 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,494 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2,589 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,432 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,243 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,062 |
| 2010 | 76 | #1,883 |
| 2009 | 86 | #1,764 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,009 |
| 2007 | 75 | #1,895 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,187 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,106 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,799 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,461 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,172 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,515 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,759 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deagan in 2025?
Deagan ranked #5,665 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deagan?
1,016 babies have been named Deagan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deagan most popular?
Deagan peaked in 2009, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Deagan a boy or girl name?
Deagan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deagan rising or falling?
Deagan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.