UK boy's name
Hagen
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "hawthorn hedge or enclosure.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hagen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hagen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 to 2022. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Hagen. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hagen ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Hagen.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hagen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Hagen mean?
The name Hagen originates from the Germanic languages and has its roots in the Old Norse word "hagr" or the Old High German word "hagan", both meaning "hedge" or "enclosure". It was a common name among the ancient Germanic tribes, particularly the Saxons and Franks.
During the Middle Ages, the name Hagen gained prominence in various Germanic regions, including modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. It was often associated with nobility and warrior culture, as many historical figures bearing this name were renowned for their military prowess and leadership.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hagen can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a famous German epic poem from the 13th century. In this legendary work, Hagen is portrayed as a loyal and fearless warrior in the service of the Burgundian kings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hagen. One of the most famous was Hagen von Tronje (c. 1150-1197), a German knight and a central figure in the Nibelungenlied. Another prominent Hagen was Walter von der Vogelweide (c. 1170-1230), a renowned German lyric poet and minnesingers of the Middle High German period.
In the field of science, Hagen is remembered for Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (1646-1716), a German polymath who made significant contributions to mathematics, philosophy, and various scientific disciplines. Gottfried Hagen (1797-1884), a German hydraulic engineer, is also noteworthy for his work on fluid mechanics and the development of the Hagen-Poiseuille equation.
In the arts, Hagen von Enselenau (c. 1150-1190) was a prominent German minnesingers and poet, known for his courtly love songs and lyrical compositions. More recently, Walter Hagen (1892-1969) was an American professional golfer who won eleven major championships and is recognized as one of the greatest players in the sport's history.
While the name Hagen has its roots in ancient Germanic cultures, it has endured through the centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, poets, scientists, and athletes, leaving an indelible mark on history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hagen over time
The chart below shows babies named Hagen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hagen, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hagen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hagen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4475 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4500 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3469 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hagen
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hagen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hagen in the UK right now?
In 2022, Hagen was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hagen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Hagen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hagen?
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "hawthorn hedge or enclosure.".
How many people are called Hagen in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Hagen across the 11 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.