UK boy's name
Cagan
A masculine Turkish name meaning "fierce warrior" or "brave fighter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cagan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cagan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 9 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2006 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Cagan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cagan ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 9 boys were registered as Cagan.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cagan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
9 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Cagan mean?
The name Cagan has its origins in the Turkish language and culture, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old Turkic word "qaghan," which means "khan" or "ruler." This word has its roots in the ancient Mongolian language and was used to refer to the sovereign rulers of various Turkic empires and khanates.
In the early centuries of the Turkish people, the name Cagan was often associated with nobility and leadership. It was a name bestowed upon the sons of khans and other high-ranking officials, signifying their potential to one day assume positions of power and authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cagan can be found in the 8th century AD, when a Turkic ruler named Cagan Khan led the Khazar Khaganate, a powerful empire that stretched across parts of modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. This historical figure played a pivotal role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of the region during that time.
Another notable bearer of the name Cagan was Cagan Soysal, a renowned Turkish architect and urban planner who lived from 1939 to 2021. He was instrumental in the development of modern Istanbul and is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects in Turkey's history.
In the realm of literature, the name Cagan can be found in the epic poetry of the Turkic peoples. One such example is the "Book of Dede Korkut," a collection of medieval Oghuz Turkic stories that feature a character named Cagan Bey, a heroic warrior and leader.
Cagan has also been the name of several notable figures in the world of sports. Cagan Irmak, born in 1983, is a Turkish professional basketball player who has represented his country in international competitions. Cagan Atik, born in 1985, is another Turkish basketball player who has played for various teams in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Throughout history, the name Cagan has carried a sense of strength, leadership, and cultural pride among the Turkic peoples. While its usage may have evolved over time, it remains a name deeply rooted in the rich heritage and traditions of the Turkish and neighboring cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cagan over time
The chart below shows babies named Cagan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cagan, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cagan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cagan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3619 | 16 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4169 | 13 | 4 |
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- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cagan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cagan in the UK right now?
In 2017, Cagan was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cagan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 9 babies registered as Cagan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cagan?
A masculine Turkish name meaning "fierce warrior" or "brave fighter".
How many people are called Cagan in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Cagan across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.