US Popularity:3449
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:To judge
Some names have that evergreen quality—they're at once familiar yet sound cool and trendy at the same time! Dan is one such example, and this Hebrew boy’s name means "to judge." It also has biblical roots, as Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Youthful, fresh, and cool yet friendly, Dan is often used as a cute nickname for Daniel. From James Bond's Daniel Craig to comedian Dan Aykroyd to Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe, it's safe to say anyone with Dan in their name may be destined for great things!

Famous People Named Dan

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Dan Aykroyd
    Comedian
  • Dan Marino
    Football Player

Dan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Dan is currently #2374 on The Bump
Boy:Dan is currently #1334 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Dan is currently #3449 in U.S. births
Boy:Dan is currently #1691 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1691
in 2023
+ 138
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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