Dagny Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dagny is an Old Norse name meaning 'new day', derived from the elements 'dagr' and 'ný'. It has evolved through various historical forms and remains popular in Scandinavian cultures. The name embodies traits of renewal and strength, with no biblical relevance.
The name Dagny is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dagny has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dagny' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1905th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4967th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7175th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6745th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8708th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4741st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3620th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dagny' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dagny"
Pronunciation
/ˈdæɡni/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Dagny is derived from the Old Norse elements 'dagr', meaning 'day', and 'ný', meaning 'new'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'new day'.
Meaning
new day
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Dagný, Norse: Dagný, Modern Scandinavian: Dagny
Historical Usage
Dagny gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Scandinavian countries, and has seen a resurgence in various cultures due to its unique sound and meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Dagný, Dagni, Dagna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dagny is perceived as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with strength and renewal.
Famous People
Dagny Carlsson, a Swedish writer and social media personality, Dagny Juel, a Norwegian writer and feminist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dagny"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dagny"
"Dagny" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1905th of 9107 | 345 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4967th of 9204 | 56 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7175th of 12526 | 47 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6745th of 19264 | 105 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8708th of 27321 | 121 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4741st of 35406 | 448 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3620th of 30306 | 517 |
Regional Popularity of "Dagny" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dagny" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
66.03% 935th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
- |
66.97% 4569th/6822 |
47.21% 2963rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dagny"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dagny" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.