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Dagger

Boy name

Dagger 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

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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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