Megan
5 countries#887 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Megan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
441,169 births recorded 1922–2025 · currently #887 · peaked in 1990 with 20,303 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
82,815 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1999 with 7,249 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
70,604 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #330 · peaked in 1999 with 6,444 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9,527 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1998 with 679 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,684 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 1997 with 251 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,731 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 1994 with 236 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Megan’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #60 | — |
| 2007 | #78 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #100 | ↓22 |
| 2009 | #105 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #131 | ↓26 |
| 2011 | #164 | ↓33 |
| 2012 | #199 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #255 | ↓56 |
| 2014 | #305 | ↓50 |
| 2015 | #385 | ↓80 |
| 2016 | #432 | ↓47 |
| 2017 | #496 | ↓64 |
| 2018 | #547 | ↓51 |
| 2019 | #608 | ↓61 |
| 2020 | #640 | ↓32 |
| 2021 | #609 | ↑31 |
| 2022 | #730 | ↓121 |
| 2023 | #694 | ↑36 |
| 2024 | #762 | ↓68 |
| 2025 | #887 | ↓125 |
Frequently asked questions about Megan
Is Megan a popular name?
Yes — Megan currently ranks #887 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Megan more common for boys or girls?
Megan is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Megan most popular?
Megan peaked in 1990 in United States, with 20,303 recorded births that year.
Is Megan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Megan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4011 in 1922 to #887 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Megan?
At least 525,715 babies have been recorded with the name Megan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Megan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Megan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Megan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Megan include Aviana, Berkley, Leanna, Lilianna.
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