Megan
Peaked at #10 nationally in 1985, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1922, Megan has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Megan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#10
in 1985
Current rank
#761
in 2024
Years tracked
96
1922–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Megan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #10 nationally with 20,012 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #306 (2014) to #761 (2024) — a 60% drop.
As of 2024, Megan ranks #761 nationally for girls, with 369 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #761 | 369 |
| 2023 | #694 | 416 |
| 2022 | #731 | 399 |
| 2021 | #609 | 490 |
| 2020 | #640 | 453 |
| 2019 | #609 | 499 |
| 2018 | #549 | 565 |
| 2017 | #496 | 631 |
Megan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1030
in 1985
Last ranked
#11656
in 2014
Years tracked
40
1968–2014
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1968, Megan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #1030 nationally with 80 babies given the name that year.
Megan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2014, when it stood at #11656.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #11,656 | 6 |
| 2009 | #13,800 | 5 |
| 2007 | #8,674 | 9 |
| 2006 | #9,281 | 8 |
| 2005 | #11,014 | 6 |
| 2004 | #2,936 | 35 |
| 2003 | #7,066 | 10 |
| 2002 | #4,839 | 16 |
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 Megan most popular?
Megan was most popular in 1985, when it ranked #10 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Megan 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 Megan?
At least 440,869 babies have been recorded with the name Megan in the US since 1922, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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