Meghan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meghan is a Welsh name meaning 'great' or 'might'.
Meaning of the Name Meghan
Meghan is a variant of the name Megan, which is of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name Morcant, meaning 'great' or 'might'. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is associated with strength, beauty, and independence.
Popularity of the Name Meghan
The popularity for the name Meghan peaked in popularity in the year 1985 with 4,670 births, which ranked number 129 out of 18,256 unique names for that year. Meghan had the most female births in 1985 with 4,670, which ranked number 63 out of 12,504 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1984 with 22, which ranked number 2,292 out of 7,337 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Meghan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 301 births to 218 births, a decline of -27.57%. Among females, Meghan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 301 births to 218 births, a decline of -27.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Meghan
- 20 Year Trend of Meghan: -88.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Meghan: -27.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Meghan: -27.57%
Popularity of Meghan by State
Among females, Meghan was most popular in Southeastern states with 69 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 43 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Meghan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 1101 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 437 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1273 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 634 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 1024 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Meghan
- Total Births of Meghan: 211 (-3.17%)
- Female Births of Meghan: 211 (-3.17%)
Given the downward trend of Meghan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 211 births in 2024. For Females, births for Meghan have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 211 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.17%.