Megan
How to say it: MEG-uhn · /ˈmɛɡən/
Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. Long established as an independent given name.
Megan was the 808th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 301 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,004 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #808 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 301 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,014 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,004 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Megan climbed to a high in the 1980s before fading. Far below that high today, it is expected to slip further.
What goes with it
Steady and familiar with soft tones and crisp definition, Megan feels grounded. Kelly shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Megan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #374.
Famous people named Megan
- Megan Fox (born 1986)American actress and model
- Megan Rapinoe (born 1985)American soccer player
- Megan Thee Stallion (born 1995)American rapper, singer and songwriter
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