Dag

Boy name

Dag has been given to 61 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1962.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1962 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Dag — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Danboy

107,130 babies since 1880

Daxboy

11,934 babies since 1967

Dalboy

628 babies since 1915

Datboy

534 babies since 1979

Dangboy

316 babies since 1979

Dayunisex

308 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dag.

61 babies since 1915

61 babies since 1917

61 babies since 1951

61 babies since 1957

62 babies since 1914

62 babies since 1947

60 babies since 1928

63 babies since 1951

Dag vs Rusell ⚖Dag vs Carzell ⚖Dag vs Kimbal ⚖Dag vs Tabb ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Dag?

Dag has been given to 61 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Dag peak?

Dag peaked in 1962, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Dag a girl or boy name?

Dag is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dag are boys).

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