Dan
Dan is a Hebrew name meaning 'judge' or 'God is my judge,' derived from the biblical figure Dan, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. It's often used as a standalone name as well as a nickname for Daniel.
Current Popularity
#1962 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Short and complete - works well professionally without seeming informal
- •Strong biblical heritage with historical significance
- •While often a nickname for Daniel, it stands confidently on its own
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Statistics
106,554
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
Discovery
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