Meggan
Meggan is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Meggan is a spelling variant of Megan, which originated as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word for pearl. It enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,927 babies in the United States have been named Meggan since 1880. It ranks #3279 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- MI (10.7 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 773 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,312 |
| 1990-2000 | 611 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Meggan
- Meggan Mallone: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie
Fun facts
- Meggan is a double-'g' spelling variation of Megan, popularized during the peak popularity of Welsh-inspired names in the U.S.
- Meggan is the name of an elemental superheroine created by Marvel Comics in 1983 for the Captain Britain series.