Meg Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeg / mɛgEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: Pearl; Greek: Great
Historical & Cultural Background
Meg is often considered a diminutive of Margaret, which has roots in Greek, meaning 'pearl.' The name has been popular in English-speaking countries and has been used in literature and media. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has remained a familiar name in various cultures. The name is often associated with qualities of beauty and value, akin to that of a pearl.
Trend Summary
Meg has seen a decline in popularity in the U.S. since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Megan
- Meggie
- Maggie
International Variants
- Megan (Welsh)
- Margaret (English)
- Margarita (Spanish)
Famous people named Meg
Meg Ryan is an American actress known for her roles in romantic comedies such as 'When Harry Met Sally.'.
Meg Whitman is an American business executive and former CEO of eBay, known for her leadership in the tech industry.
Meg Cabot is an American author famous for her young adult series, including 'The Princess Diaries.'.
Fictional characters named Meg
Meg March is a character in Louisa May Alcott's novel 'Little Women,' representing the eldest sister in the March family.
Meg Griffin is a character in the animated television series 'Family Guy,' known for her awkwardness and family dynamics.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meg was first seen in the United States in 1941. Meg has ranked as high as #937 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Meg has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meg (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1953 | 53 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 75 |
| 1956 | 110 |
| 1957 | 129 |
| 1958 | 125 |
| 1959 | 196 |
| 1960 | 179 |
| 1961 | 154 |
| 1962 | 184 |
| 1963 | 179 |
| 1964 | 161 |
| 1965 | 120 |
| 1966 | 106 |
| 1967 | 81 |
| 1968 | 83 |
| 1969 | 96 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 80 |
| 1972 | 92 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 85 |
| 1975 | 63 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 41 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 69 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 82 |
| 1995 | 107 |
| 1996 | 102 |
| 1997 | 90 |
| 1998 | 92 |
| 1999 | 99 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 111 |
| 2002 | 109 |
| 2003 | 129 |
| 2004 | 88 |
| 2005 | 100 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 6 |