Hagen
Every Hagen since 1973 — 3,428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hagen
Hagen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,044 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,428 American babies have been named Hagen — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 145 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 Hagen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hagen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 73 | #2,044 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,147 | 69 | #2,142 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,855 | 89 | #1,806 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,724 | 93 | #1,773 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,665 | 114 | #1,540 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,626 | 85 | #1,781 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,485 | 95 | #1,684 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,546 | 111 | #1,533 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,020 | 105 | #1,559 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,360 | 128 | #1,383 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,550 | 116 | #1,456 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,574 | 124 | #1,379 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,226 | 111 | #1,478 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,608 | 126 | #1,350 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,347 | 117 | #1,419 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,640 | 122 | #1,379 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,224 | 126 | #1,361 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,372 | 133 | #1,309 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,977 | 128 | #1,328 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,874 | 135 | #1,240 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,512 | 99 | #1,473 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,014 | 93 | #1,471 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,893 | 98 | #1,377 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,219 | 90 | #1,435 |
| 2001 | — | — | 79 | #1,530 |
| 2000 | — | — | 74 | #1,591 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,221 | 38 | #2,151 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,746 | 14 | #4,053 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,458 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,954 |
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Famous people named Hagen
- Hagen Kleinert Physicist · b. 1941
- Hagen Melzer Athlete · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hagen in 2025?
Hagen ranked #2,044 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hagen?
3,428 babies have been named Hagen in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hagen most popular?
Hagen peaked in 2006, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Hagen a boy or girl name?
Hagen is used for both: about 7% of babies named Hagen have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Hagen rising or falling?
Hagen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hagen?
Well-known people named Hagen include Hagen Kleinert (physicist), Hagen Melzer (athlete).