The nameMeghan
Meghan is a Welsh pet form of Margaret. It was popular in America in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Meghan comes from Megan, from Meg, a short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
Origin
Greek, through Welsh.
History
In the United States Meghan reached 63rd place in 1985. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is its best known bearer today.
Famous people named Meghan
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
- Meghan Trainor, singer
- Meghan McCain, commentator
Popularity of the name Meghan
Meghan in the United States
Meghan was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 36,355 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Meghan. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Meghan in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 229 births a year on average, against 281 in the five years before.
Meghan in the United Kingdom
Meghan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,143 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Meghan. Half of all babies named Meghan in the United Kingdom were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 75 in the five years before.
Meghan in Ireland
Meghan in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Meghan
Names from the same generation as Meghan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meghan mean?
Meghan comes from Megan, from Meg, a short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl".
What is the origin of the name Meghan?
Greek, through Welsh.
Is Meghan a girl's or a boy's name?
Meghan is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Meghan?
In 2024, Meghan was the 1445th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 152 births.
What are the variants of the name Meghan?
Variants and related names of Meghan include Margaret and Megan.
What are good sibling names for Meghan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Caitlin, Cassandra, Tiffany and Kathleen for a sister, Marc, Brendan, Steve and Chad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Meghan?
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Meghan Trainor, singer; Meghan McCain, commentator.