Hagen

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Pronounced HAH-gen /ˈhɑ.ɡən/High

Meaning: From the Germanic/Norse — variously 'of the enclosed pasture/hedged enclosure' and 'a young hawthorn'; also a figure of Norse legend; more often a boys' name, recorded here for a girl; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the enclosed pasture; a young hawthorn: Hagen is Germanic. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.

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Origin LowGermanic, Norse

MeaningFrom the Germanic/Norse — variously 'of the enclosed pasture/hedged enclosure' and 'a young hawthorn'; also a figure of Norse legend; more often a boys' name, recorded here for a girl; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9116 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hagen comes from the Germanic/Norse — variously 'of the enclosed pasture/hedged enclosure' and 'a young hawthorn'; also a figure of Norse legend (routes layered). More often a boys' name, it is recorded here for a girl — which we flag honestly (slug distinguished; said 'HAH-gen').

In the U.S. it is mostly a boys' name; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, of-the-enclosed-pasture at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hagen is variously 'of the enclosed pasture' and 'a young hawthorn' (also a figure of Norse legend) — more often a boys' name; it appears here for a girl, which we note (said 'HAH-gen').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Hagen — surname; chiefly male; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hagen mean?

Hagen is Germanic/Norse — variously 'of the enclosed pasture' and 'a young hawthorn'. It is more often a boys' name; here it is recorded for a girl.

How do you pronounce Hagen?

It's said HAH-gen /h.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hagen a boy or girl name?

Hagen is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Hagen?

Hagen is uncommon for boys and very rare for girls.