Meghan

Rank 1,121st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Meghan was 1,121st most popular baby name for girls and 2,112th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 218 babies were named Meghan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 15,385 babies in the United States were named Meghan. Today, the average age of someone named Meghan is around 33 to 35 years old.

The name "Meghan" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Meghan is Meg.

Meghan Meaning & Origin

Meghan is an Irish name meaning "pearl," bringing to mind images of timeless elegance and refinement.

The name Meghan is described as cultured, dynamic and enchanting.

Pronunciation

Meghan is pronounced meh-gin in English. The name Meghan has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Meghan

  • One very famous person with the name Meghan is Meghan Markle, who is an American former actress that became a member of the British royal family through her marriage to Prince Harry.

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Geography

Where is the name Meghan most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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