Dagger
Boy nameDagger has been given to 46 babies in the U.S. since 2014. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Dagger.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
46
Peak year
2022 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2014
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dagger — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dagger.
Sibling name ideas for Dagger
Same era and popularity as Dagger, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dagger?
Dagger has been given to 46 babies in the U.S. since 2014. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dagger peak?
Dagger peaked in 2022, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Dagger a girl or boy name?
Dagger is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Dagger are boys).
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