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Megan Girl

Popularity: #599 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEG-uhn / /ˈmɛɡən/

Welsh; Greek

Meaning

Welsh: pearl; Greek: great

Historical & Cultural Background

Megan is a diminutive of the Welsh name Margaret, which means 'pearl.' It gained popularity in Wales and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has cultural significance in Welsh literature and folklore.

Trend Summary

Megan experienced significant popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Meghan
  • Meg

International Variants

  • Megan (English)
  • Mégane (French)
  • Meghan (Irish)

Famous people named Megan

Megan Fox is an American actress known for her roles in the 'Transformers' series.

Megan Rapinoe is an American soccer player and activist, recognized for her contributions to women's sports.

Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper and songwriter who gained fame for her hit singles.

Megan Mullally is an American actress and singer, best known for her role on the television show 'Will & Grace.'.

Fictional characters named Megan

Megan is a character in the film 'The Last Song,' where she is portrayed as a supportive friend.

Megan is a character in the animated series 'Family Guy,' known for her awkward teenage experiences.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Megan was first seen in the United States in 1922. Megan has ranked as high as #34 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Megan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Megan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 62
20%
FL 58
18%
CA 39
12%
NY 25
8%
PA 11
4%
NC 11
4%
GA 10
3%
IL 10
3%
AZ 10
3%
NJ 10
3%
VA 9
3%
TN 8
3%
CO 8
3%
OH 7
2%
IN 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19227
192313
19247
19265
19277
19305
19317
19337
19348
19357
19367
19396
19409
194212
194321
194416
194524
194622
194729
194828
194930
195061
195186
1952119
1953156
1954153
1955198
1956197
1957258
1958301
1959358
1960364
1961402
1962391
1963432
1964512
1965608
1966655
1967709
1968813
19691,031
19701,268
19711,500
19721,587
19732,021
19742,818
19754,192
19764,464
19775,320
19785,897
19798,293
19809,134
19818,966
19829,518
198314,124
198416,984
198520,012
198618,591
198717,823
198818,570
198919,780
199020,259
199119,278
199217,842
199316,385
199416,580
199515,530
199614,770
199714,244
199813,256
199912,229
200011,436
200110,300
20029,210
20037,800
20046,687
20055,856
20064,945
20074,124
20083,416
20093,058
20102,406
20111,915
20121,561
20131,246
20141,064
2015853
2016750
2017631
2018565
2019499
2020453
2021490
2022399
2023416
2024369