Dan Name Origin
/dan/-
Danish (Scandinavian) 40%
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American (English-speaking) 35%
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Vietnamese (East Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Dan' is a common masculine given name in several cultures. In English and Scandinavian contexts, it is often a short form of 'Daniel,' originating from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' In Vietnamese, 'Đan' can be a given name with different meanings depending on the characters used. The name is typically used as a first name in Western cultures.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).