Meghan
Peaked at #63 nationally in 1985, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1952, Meghan has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Meghan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#63
in 1985
Current rank
#1446
in 2024
Years tracked
72
1952–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1952, Meghan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1985, ranking #63 nationally with 4,670 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1159 (2014) to #1446 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Meghan ranks #1446 nationally for girls, with 152 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,446 | 152 |
| 2023 | #1,170 | 206 |
| 2022 | #1,124 | 219 |
| 2021 | #989 | 262 |
| 2020 | #880 | 304 |
| 2019 | #735 | 385 |
| 2018 | #708 | 412 |
| 2017 | #1,396 | 165 |
Meghan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2341
in 1984
Last ranked
#8653
in 2004
Years tracked
20
1974–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1974, Meghan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1984, ranking #2341 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Meghan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #8653.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #8,653 | 8 |
| 2001 | #10,103 | 6 |
| 1995 | #6,778 | 8 |
| 1994 | #7,488 | 7 |
| 1990 | #4,327 | 13 |
| 1989 | #3,286 | 18 |
| 1988 | #4,656 | 10 |
| 1987 | #2,615 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Meghan most popular?
Meghan was most popular in 1985, when it ranked #63 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Meghan 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 Meghan?
At least 96,625 babies have been recorded with the name Meghan in the US since 1952, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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