Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Meghann since 1977
Babies named Meghann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 728 |
| 1980s | 2,059 |
| 1990s | 796 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meghann first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and reached its peak popularity in 1979. After that, its usage declined steadily, and by 1985 it was already falling in rank. As a variant spelling of the more common Megan, Meghann followed a trajectory typical of many creative respellings of the 1970s and 1980s. Despite its mid-century origins, the name has never achieved widespread use, remaining a distinctive choice.
Meghann is a modern spelling variant of Megan, which itself is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl." The name Megan gained popularity in the mid-20th century, and this particular spelling emerged in the late 1970s, likely influenced by other names with the "gh" digraph. It has been used predominantly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Meggie, Annie
Sibling names for Meghann
Names that share Meghann's style, for a brother or sister.
