How Common is the First Name Dan?
We estimate that there are 58,867 people named Dan who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Dan is the 381st most common for men, and the 818th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Dan?
The average person named Dan is 61.93 years old.
Is Dan a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
88 people named Dan were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,959th most popular name for boys, and the 3,861st most popular overall.
The popularity of Dan peaked in 1881, when it was the 86th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Dan a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Dan is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Dan are male.
Facts About the Name Dan
Popularity of Dan in England
In 2020, Dan was the in England and Wales.