Holding steady.
Popularity of Meghin since 1989
Babies named Meghin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meghin is a modern respelling of Megan, a name that has long been popular in Wales and the English-speaking world. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1989, reaching its peak usage in 1990 with fewer than 10 births that year. Since then, it has remained extremely rare, with a stable trajectory of fewer than 5 annual births in the most recent years. While Meghin has never ranked in the top 1000, its parent name Megan was a top 50 favorite in the 1990s. The spelling Meghin reflects a trend toward phonetic and individualized name forms, similar to other Megan variants like Meghan and Meagan. Meghin is primarily used for girls, continuing the feminine tradition of its root name.
Meghin is a modern spelling variant of Megan, itself a Welsh diminutive of Margaret. Margaret derives from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. The name Megan became popular in Wales and later across the English-speaking world, with Meghin emerging as a phonetic respelling in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Meggie
Sibling names for Meghin
Names that share Meghin's style, for a brother or sister.
