High son or enclosed pasture
Hagen is a name of Germanic origin, historically derived from the Old German word 'hagan', meaning an enclosure or a protected place. In Norse and Germanic mythology, it is also associated with the legendary figure Hagen von Tronje from the Nibelungenlied. It remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Hagen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,247 in 2006.
A Burgundian warrior and antagonist in the epic poem Nibelungenlied · Nibelungenlied
German theoretical physicist known for his work in particle and solid state physics
Prominent German historian and professor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
