Girl nameCurrently #1,446 in the USFalling
Meghan
//ˈmɛɡən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19856 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Meghan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Meghan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Meghan |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 51 |
| 1960 | 33 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 47 |
| 1963 | 74 |
| 1964 | 79 |
| 1965 | 85 |
| 1966 | 106 |
| 1967 | 119 |
| 1968 | 143 |
| 1969 | 233 |
| 1970 | 381 |
| 1971 | 346 |
| 1972 | 441 |
| 1973 | 503 |
| 1974 | 615 |
| 1975 | 827 |
| 1976 | 865 |
| 1977 | 1,148 |
| 1978 | 1,691 |
| 1979 | 2,580 |
| 1980 | 2,705 |
| 1981 | 2,625 |
| 1982 | 2,742 |
| 1983 | 3,903 |
| 1984 | 4,527 |
| 1985 | 4,683 |
| 1986 | 3,885 |
| 1987 | 3,792 |
| 1988 | 3,619 |
| 1989 | 3,874 |
| 1990 | 3,708 |
| 1991 | 3,703 |
| 1992 | 3,595 |
| 1993 | 3,401 |
| 1994 | 3,234 |
| 1995 | 2,971 |
| 1996 | 2,773 |
| 1997 | 2,868 |
| 1998 | 2,697 |
| 1999 | 2,578 |
| 2000 | 2,514 |
| 2001 | 2,030 |
| 2002 | 1,862 |
| 2003 | 1,695 |
| 2004 | 1,565 |
| 2005 | 1,219 |
| 2006 | 1,021 |
| 2007 | 878 |
| 2008 | 694 |
| 2009 | 621 |
| 2010 | 516 |
| 2011 | 376 |
| 2012 | 301 |
| 2013 | 230 |
| 2014 | 214 |
| 2015 | 242 |
| 2016 | 202 |
| 2017 | 165 |
| 2018 | 412 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 304 |
| 2021 | 262 |
| 2022 | 219 |
| 2023 | 206 |
| 2024 | 152 |
Meghan through the decades
- Meghan peaked in 1985, when 4,683 babies were named Meghan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Meghan has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Meghan currently ranks #1,446 in the US and is cooling off.