Morgan
Peaked at #22 nationally in 1997, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Morgan has been recorded 83% of the time for girls and 17% of the time for boys.
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Morgan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#22
in 1997
Current rank
#276
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1918–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Morgan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1997, ranking #22 nationally with 10,342 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #102 (2014) to #276 (2024) — a 63% drop.
As of 2024, Morgan ranks #276 nationally for girls, with 1,141 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #276 | 1,141 |
| 2023 | #247 | 1,247 |
| 2022 | #213 | 1,383 |
| 2021 | #205 | 1,447 |
| 2020 | #195 | 1,491 |
| 2019 | #176 | 1,649 |
| 2018 | #163 | 1,759 |
| 2017 | #153 | 1,927 |
Morgan — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#236
in 1995
Current rank
#530
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Morgan reached its peak popularity for boys in 1995, ranking #236 nationally with 1,258 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #652 (2014) to #530 (2024) — a 19% improvement.
As of 2024, Morgan ranks #530 nationally for boys, with 560 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #530 | 560 |
| 2023 | #551 | 530 |
| 2022 | #540 | 550 |
| 2021 | #610 | 455 |
| 2020 | #694 | 367 |
| 2019 | #729 | 334 |
| 2018 | #743 | 320 |
| 2017 | #680 | 370 |
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 Morgan most popular?
Morgan was most popular in 1997, when it ranked #22 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Morgan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Morgan?
At least 267,755 babies have been recorded with the name Morgan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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