Meagan
Peaked at #120 nationally in 1989, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1954, Meagan has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Meagan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#120
in 1989
Current rank
#9321
in 2024
Years tracked
69
1954–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Meagan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #120 nationally with 2,465 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2149 (2014) to #9321 (2024) — a 77% drop.
As of 2024, Meagan ranks #9321 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,321 | 11 |
| 2023 | #8,788 | 12 |
| 2022 | #8,864 | 12 |
| 2021 | #6,878 | 17 |
| 2020 | #6,533 | 18 |
| 2019 | #5,557 | 23 |
| 2018 | #3,772 | 40 |
| 2017 | #3,371 | 47 |
Meagan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3601
in 1984
Last ranked
#8426
in 1994
Years tracked
8
1984–1994
Trend
Falling
Meagan was already at its most popular for boys in 1984 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3601), with 12 babies given the name that year.
Meagan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1994, when it stood at #8426.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #8,426 | 6 |
| 1992 | #9,347 | 5 |
| 1990 | #7,767 | 6 |
| 1989 | #5,444 | 9 |
| 1988 | #4,655 | 10 |
| 1987 | #3,889 | 12 |
| 1985 | #3,726 | 12 |
| 1984 | #3,601 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Meagan most popular?
Meagan was most popular in 1989, when it ranked #120 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Meagan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Meagan?
At least 41,619 babies have been recorded with the name Meagan in the US since 1954, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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