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Morgan

MOR-gən · sea-born, sea-circle, or bright sea

2025 rank (girls)
#312
Babies named in 2025
977
Peak popularity
1995
2025 frequency
1 in 1,645 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995, #312 for girls today.

Popularity of Morgan since 1880

Babies named Morgan per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3.6k7.3k10.9k1880192019602000Most births 1995GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1880s0252
1890s0255
1900s0257
1910s51,184
1920s01,527
1930s51,200
1940s221,274
1950s1101,768
1960s3542,445
1970s1,5693,329
1980s24,2877,206
1990s91,19610,100
2000s70,7467,848
2010s27,6414,001
2020s7,6912,997

Meaning & origin

Morgan has a long history as a Welsh masculine name before its modern unisex usage. The name entered the U.S. top 1,000 for girls in 1918 and rose steadily, reaching its peak popularity in 1995 when it ranked 22nd. Its appeal has since declined, falling to rank 312 in 2025. The states where Morgan is most favored today are Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. While its popularity is falling since its 1995 peak, it remains a well-recognized name chosen for roughly 1 in 1,645 newborn girls.

Morgan originates from the Old Welsh masculine name Morcant, likely composed of the elements "mor" (sea) and "cant" (circle) or "gen" (born), though the exact meaning is debated. It was borne by early Welsh leaders and later became a surname before emerging as a given name. The name gained popularity for girls in the late 20th century, particularly after the 1970s, influenced by its unisex appeal in the United States.

Where Morgan 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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Morgan” around the world

Where Morgan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    105

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    5

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    11

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Morg, Morgie

Variants: Morgen, Morgann, Morghan

Sibling names for Morgan

Names that share Morgan's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Riley, Avery, Quinn, Harper, Peyton, Bailey, Breanna, Courtney, Delaney, Gwendolyn, Haley, Jamie, Kendall, Kennedy, Makayla, Mallory, Reagan, Robyn, Sydney, Taylor, Aleesha, Andie, Austyn, Baily, Brienna, Brookelyn, Cambria, Codi, Devyn, Emory, Fallon, Hailee, Jazlynn, Karlee, Karli, Karlie, Kasey, Katelynn, Kaycee, Kayle, Kelsea, Kendal, Kiley, Kimber, Kylee, Laci, Lesly, Macey, Mallorie, Mckayla, Merrill, Mikaela, Monroe, Page, Palmer, Regan, Ryann, Savanah, Sydnee, Sydni, Tatum, Tegan, Alexsis, Ashlin, Aubri, Avalon, Bayleigh, Bronwyn, Cameryn, Caylie, Channel, Chasidy, Chelsi, Courtnee, Cydney, Devine, Ellyn, Guinevere, Haileigh, Joscelyn, Joshlyn, Josselyn, Kaeleigh, Karalyn, Katlynn, Kaytlin, Keirra, Kelcey, Kelsee, Kennady, Khloee, Kinzie, Kylene, Kyndra, Lakin, Lauran, Lindley, Lynden, Macayla, Mackenna, Madisen, Madysen, Magen, Makaela, Makaylah, Malerie, Mallori, Malory, Mattison, Mckinzie, Merlyn, Mindi, Morghan, Parris, Payten, Ridley, Taylar, Tylar, Ainslie, Alexes, Aliesha, Allexis, Andee, Ashland, Ashlen, Ashliegh, Bethaney, Brandis, Breannah, Briaunna, Brieana, Bryonna, Caileigh, Carlye, Cassady, Cassidie, Catelynn, Chelse, Chelsia, Christyn, Cortnee, Courtnay, Cydnee, Daley, Devany, Farren, Gwenivere, Jaimi, Jannel, Jessalynn, Jessilyn, Jordann, Kaelah, Kaetlyn, Kaitlan, Kaitlynne, Karalynn, Kathrynn, Kayly, Kearsten, Kendalynn, Kendy, Kenedy, Kerstyn, Kierston, Kourtnie, Kyndel, Linsay, Machaela, Mackensie, Mackenzy, Mackinzie, Maddisen, Maddyson, Makensie, Makenzee, Malarie, Mallary, Mallery, Malori, Mattilyn, Mckensie, Megann, Megen, Mekenna, Melenie, Meredyth, Michae, Mickenzie, Mikenna, Oceana, Payge, Reiley, Rheannon, Rielly, Robyne, Ryane, Selby, Sidnee, Talor, Taylore, Taylour, Teylor, Whitnee, Allisha, Allysha, Breiana, Briany, Brittin, Caeleigh, Cambell, Casidy, Cassidi, Caydance, Celsey, Cevyn, Courtenay, Cristyn, Genifer, Gwenevere, Haille, Haillie, Jaklyn, Jennae, Jordynne, Jourdin, Kaitland, Kasee, Kassadi, Katlynne, Kayliegh, Kayse, Kelsay, Kelsei, Kendahl, Kindal, Kristol, Kyrstyn, Lindey, Lyndsee, Macaela, Madisan, Madisun, Madysin, Maigan, Mallarie, Malloree, Maloree, Mckaela, Mckaylah, Mckensey, Melondy, Micala, Mickala, Mychaela, Paije, Perris, Reagen, Reannon, Reilley, Rieley, Ryen, Schylar, Shanan, Shayanne, Skyllar, Syndey, Teighlor, Torryn, Bridney, Cassadie, Devyne, Kaylaann, Brean, Briannon, Brithney, Bryanah, Caliegh, Catlynn, Chelbie, Chrishelle, Heiley, Hiliary, Jenaye, Jilliam, Jordane, Jylian, Kaetlin, Karigan, Katelinn, Kerianna, Khamryn, Korynne, Kristalynn, Kyleeann, Lauralei, Lexandra, Mackensey, Mackenzey, Mackinze, Maday, Madisin, Makaelah, Makensey, Massie, Mckynna, Meigan, Meredeth, Mikhala, Nickcole, Nimue, Ondine, Parys, Rilley, Saren, Savahna, Shanyn, Tayelor, Tayllor

Brothers: Logan, Jordan, Cameron, Dylan, Ryan, Branden, Bryson, Carey, Casey, Chandler, Cody, Dillon, Tanner, Trenton, Tyler, Broderick, Camren, Chace, Colten, Coty, Dereck, Deven, Garren, Haiden, Jaydin, Jorden, Jordon, Junior, Kendell, Kennon, Kirby, Konnor, Kory, Merlin, Reece, Rogers, Rowen, Talon, Torrey, Tory, Trever, Tylor, Blayne, Brewer, Burke, Cameren, Cayce, Curry, Dillion, Dustyn, Dyllon, Jourdan, Juston, Kase, Kaydon, Kc, Kendel, Kendrix, Kirkland, Kriston, Markell, Marquette, Mckay, Mychal, Payden, Price, Quincey, Reynolds, Robinson, Terran, Terrel, Torey, Torrence, Tysen, Breton, Bucky, Caidan, Camaron, Camerin, Chadley, Coltan, Darik, Donoven, Evann, Graeson, Hartford, Haydan, Jamisen, Jerid, Jeter, Kaedan, Kailer, Keenon, Keldon, Kenderick, Lancelot, Lofton, Makell, Markee, Maron, Mcclain, Montell, Owens, Parish, Reeves, Reily, Renny, Stirling, Styles, Taner, Terrin, Toddrick, Treavor, Tyrrell, Wrigley, Blain, Brandom, Breion, Brenson, Cammeron, Coleby, Jackston, Jaimeson, Jayston, Jayzon, Jorey, Kallin, Kaynan, Kenston, Kindred, Kristain, Markcus, Mickell, Mithcell, Myers, Rece, Redford, Talen, Tarrin, Trevar, Brentin, Kristion, Tameron, Tyton, Bingham, Bradden, Brittian, Bronsen, Carsin, Chaden, Channin, Colbe, Dariell, Donavyn, Jeniel, Jheremy, Jourdon, Jowan, Kardell, Keyston, Kolyn, Kordel, Kourtland, Mackson, Maclean, Mareon, Markon, Mayjor, Mclaren, Merdith, Merick, Mycheal, Sherrick, Tannar, Travor, Trentan, Tyrann

Names like Morgan

Names whose popularity has moved with Morgan's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan is generally interpreted as "sea-born," "sea-circle," or "bright sea," deriving from the Welsh elements "mor" (sea) and possibly "cant" (circle) or "gen" (born).
How popular is the name Morgan?
In 2025, Morgan ranked 312th for girls in the United States, with about 1 in 1,645 baby girls receiving the name.
Is Morgan a boy's or girl's name?
Historically a masculine Welsh name, Morgan is now widely used for both girls and boys in the United States, though it is more common for girls.