Maegan
Maegan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Maegan is an alternative spelling of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. It derives ultimately from the Greek word for 'pearl'. In the United States, it gained popularity as a trendy spelling variant during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,171 babies in the United States have been named Maegan since 1880. It ranks #1738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- AL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 456 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,867 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,539 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,915 |
| 2010-2019 | 368 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Maegan
- Maegan Hall: Public Figure
Nicknames
Mae, Meg, Megs
Fun facts
- Maegan emerged in the United States as a stylized phonetic variation of Megan.
- Traces back through Welsh Megan to Margaret, originating from the Greek word margarites.