Megan
Megan is a Welsh name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' It became widely popular in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as an independent name with a fresh, modern appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 277. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,915
- 2012: 1,561
- 2013: 1,246
- 2014: 1,064
- 2015: 855
- 2016: 751
- 2017: 631
- 2018: 565
- 2019: 499
- 2020: 453
- 2021: 490
- 2022: 399
- 2023: 417
- 2024: 369
- 2025: 301
- 2026 (projected): 277
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell in English-speaking countries
- •Note that 'Meghan' is a common spelling variation
- •Strong Welsh heritage that works well internationally
- •Popular peak was in the 1980s-1990s, now considered a millennial classic
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
440,065
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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