Dagan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Dagan means 'grain' or 'corn' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Dagan
Dagan is a Hebrew name that means 'grain' or 'corn'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'dagan', which refers to the crops that were cultivated by ancient Hebrews. Dagan is also the name of a Semitic god of agriculture in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. The name has a strong connection to fertility, abundance, and prosperity.
Popularity of the Name Dagan
The popularity for the name Dagan peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 58 births, which ranked number 4,692 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Dagan had the most female births in 2000 with 5, which ranked number 15,031 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2003 with 58, which ranked number 1,987 out of 12,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dagan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Dagan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dagan
- 20 Year Trend of Dagan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Dagan: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dagan: -100.00%
Popularity of Dagan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dagan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dagan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dagan is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dagan
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