Megen
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Megen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
682 births recorded 1960–2006 · peaked in 1985 with 43 births
Most common in: California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10 births recorded 2000–2007 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10 births recorded 2000–2007 · peaked in 2001 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Megen’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #3169 | — |
| 1988 | #2931 | ↑238 |
| 1989 | #2658 | ↑273 |
| 1990 | #3909 | ↓1251 |
| 1991 | #3443 | ↑466 |
| 1992 | #5267 | ↓1824 |
| 1993 | #4393 | ↑874 |
| 1994 | #4376 | ↑17 |
| 1995 | #4846 | ↓470 |
| 1996 | #5280 | ↓434 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓6790 |
| 1998 | #8584 | ↑3486 |
| 1999 | #9479 | ↓895 |
| 2000 | #8027 | ↑1452 |
| 2001 | #9351 | ↓1324 |
| 2002 | #6698 | ↑2653 |
| 2003 | #15784 | ↓9086 |
| 2004 | #10690 | ↑5094 |
| 2005 | #14502 | ↓3812 |
| 2006 | #15152 | ↓650 |
Frequently asked questions about Megen
Is Megen a popular name?
Megen has 682 recorded births in United States between 1960 and 2006, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Megen more common for boys or girls?
Megen is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Megen most popular?
Megen peaked in 1985 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Megen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Megen’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5696 in 1960 to #15152 in 2006.
How many babies have been named Megen?
At least 692 babies have been recorded with the name Megen across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Megen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Megen appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.