Name Profile
Dan
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Dan
Dan appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 106,671 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationDan
Syllables1
Nicknames for Dan
Dan is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Dan is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Dan for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Dan had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Dan James
- Dan Alexander
- Dan Reid
More Names Like Dan
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dan mean?
Dan means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Dan a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Dan is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Dan pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Dan.