Holding steady.
Popularity of Meegan since 1954
Babies named Meegan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 434 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meegan first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1954, and while it never reached the top 1000 names, it saw its highest usage in 1975, the peak year for the name. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with very few newborns receiving the name each year. The name's rarity likely stems from its dual possible origins: as a phonetic variant of the popular Megan (meaning 'pearl') or as an anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Miadhacháin. Despite its low frequency, Meegan retains a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common Megan variants. No states reported a concentration of Meegans in top rankings, reflecting its scattered, low-level use across the country.
Meegan may derive from the Irish surname Ó Miadhacháin, meaning 'descendant of Miadhachán' (little honorable one). Alternatively, it could be an altered form of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl', or a respelling of Megan influenced by the surname. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Megan
Sibling names for Meegan
Names that share Meegan's style, for a brother or sister.
