Meghann
Meghann is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Meghann is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which originated as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. The name traces back ultimately to the Greek word for 'pearl'. In the United States, this double-'n' spelling enjoyed modest popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,788 babies in the United States have been named Meghann since 1880. It ranks #2868 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
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 | 728 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,059 |
| 1990-2000 | 796 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Meghann
- Meghann Fahy: Actress
- Meghann Shaughnessy: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie
Fun facts
- The name developed as a Welsh pet form of Margaret before establishing itself as an independent name.
- The double 'n' ending emerged as a modern stylistic variation popular in the late 1970s and 1980s.