Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Maegan since 1970
Babies named Maegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 456 |
| 1980s | 2,867 |
| 1990s | 3,539 |
| 2000s | 1,915 |
| 2010s | 368 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Maegan is a modern phonetic respelling of Megan that emerged in the United States during the 1970s. The name was first recorded in 1970 and by 1987 reached its peak popularity, though specific ranking data for those years is unavailable. After 1988, its usage began a steady decline, consistent with the trajectory of many similar '-egan' variants. The rise of Maegan in the 1970s and 1980s reflected a broader trend toward creative spellings of traditional names in that era. Despite its fall from the top 1000 today, the name retains a recognizable sound tied to the classic Welsh-origin Megan, whose meaning 'pearl' persists in popular understanding.
Maegan is a modern respelling of Megan, itself a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, ultimately from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. The spelling with 'ae' became popular in the 1970s alongside other alternative spellings like Meagan and Meghan. The name saw increased use in the United States from the 1970s through the 1980s.
Where Maegan is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Maggie, Mae
Sibling names for Maegan
Names that share Maegan's style, for a brother or sister.
