Magan
Magan is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Magan is a phonetic or stylistic variant of Megan, which derives from Margaret via Welsh and Greek roots. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as a feminine name during the late 20th century before declining sharply.
Popularity in the United States
2,739 babies in the United States have been named Magan since 1880. It ranks #3376 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.4 %)
- AL (10 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
- GA (7 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 259 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,240 |
| 1990-2000 | 971 |
| 2000-2010 | 244 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Meg, Maggie
Fun facts
- Magan emerged as an alternative spelling of Megan during the height of the latter name's U.S. popularity in the 1980s.
- Because it derives from Margaret, its deepest etymological origin traces back to the Greek word 'margarites' meaning pearl.