Name meaning & stats
Dan
Dan (Hebrew origin). 80,261 US babies since 1940, peak 1958. Notable Dans are 1.9× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
From Hebrew Dan.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1958
80,261 US babies were named Dan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Dans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.6× | High · 198 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.2× | High · 124 people |
| Ice hockey player | 1.9× | High · 83 people |
| Baseball player | 1.6× | High · 76 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Dans show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Dan has a surprise career: 2.1×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 70% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1958)