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Kagan

Boy name

Kagan has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2001. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Kagan.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

724

Peak year

2001 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

▼ -62%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Names with a similar vibe

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

FAQ

How popular is the name Kagan?

Kagan has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kagan peak?

Kagan peaked in 2001, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Kagan a girl or boy name?

Kagan is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Kagan are boys).

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