Deegan
Boy name · #2030 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
In 2025, 74 baby boys were named Deegan, placing it at #2030 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1111, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,324 boys born in 2025 was named Deegan.
Babies named Deegan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 28-year story
Deegan first appears in the Social Security records in 1997, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 259 boys were named Deegan — good for #833 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Deegan in class?
Deegan scores 79 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Deegan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Deegan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Deegan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Deegans were CA (13), PA (7), MI (5), OH (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Deegan
Statistically, parents drawn to Deegan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Teagan, Teegan, Keagan, Brogan, and Tegan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Deegan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2020 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1673 |
| 2023 | 98 | #1711 |
| 2022 | 91 | #1792 |
| 2021 | 115 | #1529 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 126 | #1401 |
| 2018 | 119 | #1458 |
| 2017 | 151 | #1213 |
| 2016 | 163 | #1169 |
| 2015 | 173 | #1111 |
| 2014 | 164 | #1153 |
| 2013 | 207 | #966 |
| 2012 | 222 | #925 |
| 2011 | 259 | #833 |
| 2010 | 230 | #893 |
| 2009 | 201 | #985 |
| 2008 | 201 | #984 |
| 2007 | 177 | #1059 |
| 2006 | 114 | #1391 |
| 2005 | 110 | #1362 |
| 2004 | 77 | #1671 |
| 2003 | 49 | #2206 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2068 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2681 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Deegan a popular boy name?
Deegan ranked #2030 among boys in 2025 with 74 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1111.
When was the name Deegan most popular?
Deegan peaked in 2011, when 259 American boys received the name (ranked #833 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Deegan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,324 newborn American boys was named Deegan. It scores 79/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.