Morgan
Morgan is a Welsh name meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea circle,' derived from the Old Welsh elements 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle). Originally a masculine name in Wales, it has become a popular unisex choice, with strong Celtic roots and a connection to Arthurian legend through the enchantress Morgan le Fay.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 904. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,672
- 2012: 3,403
- 2013: 3,116
- 2014: 3,006
- 2015: 2,689
- 2016: 2,339
- 2017: 1,929
- 2018: 1,759
- 2019: 1,651
- 2020: 1,491
- 2021: 1,447
- 2022: 1,383
- 2023: 1,249
- 2024: 1,144
- 2025: 977
- 2026 (projected): 904
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most English-speaking countries
- •Works well as both a first and middle name
- •Increasingly popular as a unisex name, though traditionally more common for boys in Wales
- •Has a strong, confident sound that ages well from childhood through adulthood
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Statistics
223,626
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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