Megan

Rank 728th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Megan was 728th most popular baby name for girls and 1,392nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 398 babies were named Megan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,475 babies in the United States were named Megan. Today, the average age of someone named Megan is around 33 to 34 years old.

The name "Megan" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Megan is Meg.

Megan Meaning & Origin

Megan is a Welsh name meaning "pearl", often evoking connotations of elegance and rarity.

The name Megan is described as charming, reliably elegant and vibrant spirit.

Pronunciation

Megan is pronounced me-gan in English. The name Megan has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Megan

  • The name Megan is used as a ship name in the TV series "Drake & Josh", representing the character Megan Parker.

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Geography

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