Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Meagan since 1954
Babies named Meagan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 208 |
| 1970s | 2,206 |
| 1980s | 16,248 |
| 1990s | 17,107 |
| 2000s | 4,836 |
| 2010s | 850 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Meagan is a spelling variant of Megan that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1954. It reached its peak popularity in 1989, when many parents sought unique spellings of familiar names. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, falling out of the top 1000 by the 2010s. Despite its dip, Meagan retains a classic feel rooted in the Welsh tradition of Megan, a diminutive of Margaret. With approximately 22 births in the peak year, it remains a recognizable alternative to the more common Megan.
Meagan is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which originated as a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. The name Megan became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, and by the 1950s, alternate spellings like Meagan emerged to distinguish from the dominant 'Megan' form.
Where Meagan 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, Mea
Sibling names for Meagan
Names that share Meagan's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Meagan
Names whose popularity has moved with Meagan's over the last 50 years.
