Dan
Peaked at #86 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Dan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2020
in 1906
Last ranked
#15733
in 2023
Years tracked
71
1906–2023
Trend
Falling
Dan was already at its most popular for girls in 1906 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #2020), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Dan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #15733.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #15,733 | 5 |
| 2022 | #10,575 | 9 |
| 2020 | #12,444 | 7 |
| 2004 | #13,091 | 7 |
| 2003 | #16,355 | 5 |
| 2001 | #12,367 | 7 |
| 1992 | #9,683 | 8 |
| 1989 | #11,158 | 6 |
Dan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#86
in 1881
Current rank
#1917
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Dan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #86 nationally with 148 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1559 (2014) to #1917 (2024) — a 19% drop.
As of 2024, Dan ranks #1917 nationally for boys, with 82 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,917 | 82 |
| 2023 | #1,698 | 100 |
| 2022 | #1,830 | 88 |
| 2021 | #1,934 | 78 |
| 2020 | #1,769 | 86 |
| 2019 | #1,612 | 102 |
| 2018 | #1,658 | 97 |
| 2017 | #1,649 | 96 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dan most popular?
Dan was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #86 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dan?
At least 107,039 babies have been recorded with the name Dan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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