Daegan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
Daegan means 'descendant of the two' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Daegan
Daegan is a masculine name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'dá', meaning 'two', and 'gēn', meaning 'descendant'. Therefore, Daegan can be interpreted as 'descendant of the two'. This name has a strong and powerful connotation, reflecting the heritage and resilience of the Irish people. It is often associated with qualities such as determination, strength, and courage.
Popularity of the Name Daegan
The popularity for the name Daegan peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 61 births, which ranked number 5,112 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Daegan had the most female births in 2006 with 8, which ranked number 12,419 out of 20,061 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 61, which ranked number 2,185 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Daegan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 17 births, a decline of -45.16%. Among males, Daegan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 17 births, a decline of -45.16%.
Nationwide Popularity of Daegan
- 20 Year Trend of Daegan: -22.73%
- 10 Year Trend of Daegan: -45.16%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Daegan: -45.16%
Popularity of Daegan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Daegan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Daegan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Daegan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Daegan
- Total Births of Daegan: 16 (-5.83%)
- Male Births of Daegan: 16 (-5.83%)
Given the downward trend of Daegan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Daegan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.83%.