Megan
Megan is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Megan originated as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, ultimately deriving from the Greek word for pearl. While historically and overwhelmingly given to females, it appears occasionally as a masculine entry in U.S. birth records. In contemporary usage, it remains rare for males.
Popularity in the United States
1,104 babies in the United States have been named Megan since 1880. It ranks #3585 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.4 %)
- DC (14.9 %)
- KY (11.5 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 570 |
| 1990-2000 | 267 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Meg, Megs
Fun facts
- Megan began as a traditional Welsh pet form of Margaret before gaining global popularity as an independent given name.
- Although over 99% of U.S. usage is feminine, a small number of male infants have been registered with the name in historical records.