The nameMeagan
Meagan is a spelling of Megan. It was a top 120 American name in 1989.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
- Feast day
Meaning
Meagan comes from Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret, "pearl".
Origin
Welsh.
History
In the United States Meagan reached 120th place in 1989. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1025th, in 2001.
Famous people named Meagan
- Meagan Good, actress
Popularity of the name Meagan
Meagan in the United States
Meagan was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 17,124 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Meagan. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Meagan in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 48 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meagan mean?
Meagan comes from Megan, a Welsh pet form of Margaret, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Meagan?
Welsh.
Is Meagan a girl's or a boy's name?
Meagan is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Meagan?
In 2024, Meagan was the 9121st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Meagan?
Variants and related names of Meagan include Margaret and Megan.
Who are famous people named Meagan?
Meagan Good, actress.