Megan
Female name · ↓ Falling
166,741
Total Births
1990
Peak Year
#692
Rank 2023
1952
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Megan
Megan is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 166,741 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1950s | 687 births |
| 1960s | 2,322 births |
| 1970s | 14,718 births |
| 1980s | 59,464 births |
| 1990s | 62,111 births |
| 2000s | 24,885 births |
| 2010s | 2,128 births |
| 2020s | 426 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Megan?
Megan has been given to 166,741 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1990 with 7,798 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #692.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
Megan is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Megan most popular?
Megan was most popular in 1990, when 7,798 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Megan?
Megan first appeared in US records in 1952.