Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dan
Endangered
Down 97.9% from peak
Peak era
1960
Peak births
3,696
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Dan
How many people are named Dan?
An estimated 53,601 living Americans are named Dan.
How rare is Dan?
Dan is uncommon among babies today, with 78 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.9% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Dan?
The median age of a living American named Dan is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 71 years old.
Is Dan still popular?
No. Dan is endangered as a baby name, down 97.9% from its 1960 peak with 78 births in 2025.
Where is Dan most common?
Dan has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
97.9%
2025
78
All-time
106,554