Holding steady.
Popularity of Mehgan since 1976
Babies named Mehgan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 254 |
| 1990s | 198 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 1976, the spelling Mehgan is a modern respelling of the Welsh classic Megan, which itself derives from Margaret and means "pearl." The name hit its peak usage in 1986, though it never entered the top 1,000 nationally. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of parents choosing this particular variant over the more common Megan or Meghan. As a respelling, it reflects the late 20th-century American taste for individualized spellings, but it has not gained broad popularity in any specific state. For families drawn to traditional names with a contemporary twist, Mehgan offers a familiar sound with a slightly distinctive look.
Mehgan is a modern respelling of Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret, ultimately from Greek margarites ("pearl"). Introduced to English-speaking countries through Welsh usage in the 20th century, the spelling Mehgan emerged in the United States during the 1970s as part of a trend of respelling traditional names. It remains less common than the standard Megan spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mehgan
Names that share Mehgan's style, for a brother or sister.
