Dragan is a Serbian masculine given name, derived from the South Slavic element "drag" meaning "dear". It is a popular name in Serbia and other former Yugoslavian countries. The name has several variants and diminutives across different regions, including Drago, Dragomir, Dragutin, and Draža.
The name Dragan experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and noticeable drops in others. The highest number of births recorded was 12 in 2012, while some years like 1962-1964 had no recorded births for this name.