Morgan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-gun / ˈmɔːrɡənWelsh; Old French
Meaning
Welsh: sea-born; Old French: bright
Historical & Cultural Background
Morgan is a name of Welsh origin, traditionally used for both boys and girls. In Welsh mythology, Morgan le Fay is a notable figure associated with the Arthurian legends. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It has also been used in various cultures, often reflecting different meanings and associations.
Trend Summary
Morgan has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Morgann
International Variants
- Morgane (French)
- Morgana (Italian)
Famous people named Morgan
Morgan Freeman is an acclaimed American actor and narrator known for his distinctive voice and roles in films such as 'The Shawshank Redemption'.
Morgan Wallen is a popular American country music singer and songwriter recognized for his hit songs and albums.
Fictional characters named Morgan
Morgan le Fay is a character in Arthurian legend, often depicted as a powerful enchantress.
Morgan Edge is a character in DC Comics, known as a media mogul and adversary of Superman.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Morgan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Morgan has ranked as high as #436 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Morgan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Morgan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 60 | |
TX | 52 | |
OH | 26 | |
WA | 23 | |
FL | 22 | |
GA | 22 | |
NY | 20 | |
PA | 18 | |
IL | 18 | |
NC | 17 | |
TN | 16 | |
MO | 16 | |
KS | 15 | |
IN | 14 | |
VA | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 33 |
1881 | 23 |
1882 | 24 |
1883 | 19 |
1884 | 33 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 32 |
1887 | 17 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 24 |
1890 | 23 |
1891 | 19 |
1892 | 21 |
1893 | 22 |
1894 | 32 |
1895 | 26 |
1896 | 25 |
1897 | 29 |
1898 | 28 |
1899 | 30 |
1900 | 31 |
1901 | 16 |
1902 | 23 |
1903 | 26 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 30 |
1906 | 25 |
1907 | 21 |
1908 | 33 |
1909 | 34 |
1910 | 45 |
1911 | 54 |
1912 | 78 |
1913 | 106 |
1914 | 125 |
1915 | 136 |
1916 | 155 |
1917 | 179 |
1918 | 168 |
1919 | 138 |
1920 | 160 |
1921 | 184 |
1922 | 144 |
1923 | 154 |
1924 | 155 |
1925 | 160 |
1926 | 154 |
1927 | 147 |
1928 | 131 |
1929 | 138 |
1930 | 108 |
1931 | 135 |
1932 | 140 |
1933 | 122 |
1934 | 123 |
1935 | 131 |
1936 | 119 |
1937 | 102 |
1938 | 116 |
1939 | 104 |
1940 | 130 |
1941 | 100 |
1942 | 114 |
1943 | 123 |
1944 | 128 |
1945 | 112 |
1946 | 147 |
1947 | 175 |
1948 | 124 |
1949 | 121 |
1950 | 121 |
1951 | 153 |
1952 | 169 |
1953 | 150 |
1954 | 179 |
1955 | 198 |
1956 | 197 |
1957 | 185 |
1958 | 192 |
1959 | 224 |
1960 | 251 |
1961 | 203 |
1962 | 254 |
1963 | 219 |
1964 | 224 |
1965 | 207 |
1966 | 223 |
1967 | 271 |
1968 | 263 |
1969 | 333 |
1970 | 337 |
1971 | 311 |
1972 | 303 |
1973 | 255 |
1974 | 276 |
1975 | 282 |
1976 | 303 |
1977 | 370 |
1978 | 390 |
1979 | 503 |
1980 | 702 |
1981 | 766 |
1982 | 632 |
1983 | 623 |
1984 | 700 |
1985 | 682 |
1986 | 674 |
1987 | 770 |
1988 | 829 |
1989 | 827 |
1990 | 936 |
1991 | 906 |
1992 | 989 |
1993 | 862 |
1994 | 1,023 |
1995 | 1,258 |
1996 | 1,216 |
1997 | 1,062 |
1998 | 951 |
1999 | 897 |
2000 | 839 |
2001 | 783 |
2002 | 709 |
2003 | 748 |
2004 | 1,011 |
2005 | 901 |
2006 | 821 |
2007 | 729 |
2008 | 714 |
2009 | 592 |
2010 | 499 |
2011 | 475 |
2012 | 441 |
2013 | 367 |
2014 | 404 |
2015 | 381 |
2016 | 410 |
2017 | 370 |
2018 | 320 |
2019 | 334 |
2020 | 367 |
2021 | 455 |
2022 | 550 |
2023 | 530 |
2024 | 560 |