Meagan
Meagan is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Meagan is a spelling variation of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized classical-style name, though its usage has declined in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
41,547 babies in the United States have been named Meagan since 1880. It ranks #671 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2031.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- IL (3.8 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 208 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,206 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,248 |
| 1990-2000 | 17,107 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,836 |
| 2010-2019 | 850 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Meagan
- Meagan Good: Actress, Producer
- Meagan Duhamel: Figure Skater, Athlete
- Meagan Miller: Soprano, Opera Singer
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie, Megs
Fun facts
- Meagan originated as a pet form of Megan, which is the Welsh diminutive of Margaret.
- The 'ea' spelling gained significant traction in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s alongside other variant spellings like Megan and Meaghan.