Declining since 1995, #312 for girls today.
Popularity of Morgan since 1880
Babies named Morgan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 252 |
| 1890s | 0 | 255 |
| 1900s | 0 | 257 |
| 1910s | 5 | 1,184 |
| 1920s | 0 | 1,527 |
| 1930s | 5 | 1,200 |
| 1940s | 22 | 1,274 |
| 1950s | 110 | 1,768 |
| 1960s | 354 | 2,445 |
| 1970s | 1,569 | 3,329 |
| 1980s | 24,287 | 7,206 |
| 1990s | 91,196 | 10,100 |
| 2000s | 70,746 | 7,848 |
| 2010s | 27,641 | 4,001 |
| 2020s | 7,691 | 2,997 |
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.
“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
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.

