Dan
boy name#1959 in 2025Dan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #86 in 1881, ranks #1959 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1959
rank today
#86
peak (1881)
78
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #103 |
| 1890s | #130 |
| 1900s | #141 |
| 1910s | #184 |
| 1920s | #177 |
| 1930s | #157 |
| 1940s | #133 |
| 1950s | #128 |
| 1960s | #153 |
| 1970s | #345 |
| 1980s | #531 |
| 1990s | #798 |
| 2000s | #1133 |
| 2010s | #1588 |
| 2020s | #1850 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 61,000 people named Dan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dan alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dan in 2025?
- Dan ranks #1959 among US boy names in 2025, with 78 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dan most popular?
- Dan peaked in 1881, reaching #86 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dan with classmates?
- Dan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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