UK boy's name
Daegan
A masculine name of Celtic origin, meaning "descendant" or "little fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daegan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daegan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2018. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Daegan. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daegan ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 boys were registered as Daegan.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daegan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Daegan mean?
The name Daegan has its origins in the Irish Gaelic language and culture. It is derived from the Old Irish word "daingean," which means "firm" or "secure." This name likely emerged during the medieval period in Ireland, where Gaelic names were prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daegan can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The Annals mention a man named Daegan mac Fergusa, who lived in the 7th century and was a member of the Uí Chennselaig dynasty.
In the 9th century, a Daegan Ua Brogarbhain was an Irish poet and scholar. He is known for his work on the Brehon Laws, which were the ancient laws of Ireland.
During the 11th century, a prominent figure named Daegan mac Domnaill was the King of Uí Failge, a medieval Irish kingdom located in what is now County Offaly.
In the 13th century, a Daegan Ua Cormaic was an Irish cleric and scribe who transcribed several important manuscripts, including the Book of Fenagh.
Another notable figure with the name Daegan was Daegan O'Mulconry, who lived in the 16th century and was an Irish historian and genealogist. He compiled several important works on Irish history and lineages.
While the name Daegan has deep roots in Irish history, it has been used sporadically throughout other parts of the world over the centuries. However, its origins and most significant historical connections can be traced back to medieval Ireland and the Gaelic language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daegan over time
The chart below shows babies named Daegan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daegan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daegan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daegan 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 | #3729 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Daegan
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daegan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daegan in the UK right now?
In 2018, Daegan was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Daegan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Daegan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daegan?
A masculine name of Celtic origin, meaning "descendant" or "little fire".
How many people are called Daegan in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Daegan across the 4 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.