Meghan
5 countries#1902 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Meghan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
96,727 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #1902 · peaked in 1985 with 4,682 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,969 births recorded 1985–2022 · peaked in 1998 with 238 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,091 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1286 · peaked in 1998 with 173 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
716 births recorded 1985–2022 · peaked in 1998 with 55 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
688 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 1994 with 104 births
Most common in: Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
162 births recorded 1997–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Meghan’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #321 | — |
| 2007 | #373 | ↓52 |
| 2008 | #455 | ↓82 |
| 2009 | #494 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #565 | ↓71 |
| 2011 | #735 | ↓170 |
| 2012 | #883 | ↓148 |
| 2013 | #1073 | ↓190 |
| 2014 | #1156 | ↓83 |
| 2015 | #1082 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #1217 | ↓135 |
| 2017 | #1387 | ↓170 |
| 2018 | #707 | ↑680 |
| 2019 | #733 | ↓26 |
| 2020 | #880 | ↓147 |
| 2021 | #987 | ↓107 |
| 2022 | #1120 | ↓133 |
| 2023 | #1164 | ↓44 |
| 2024 | #1446 | ↓282 |
| 2025 | #1902 | ↓456 |
Frequently asked questions about Meghan
Is Meghan a popular name?
Yes — Meghan currently ranks #1902 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Meghan more common for boys or girls?
Meghan is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Meghan most popular?
Meghan peaked in 1985 in United States, with 4,682 recorded births that year.
Is Meghan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Meghan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4908 in 1952 to #1902 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Meghan?
At least 100,384 babies have been recorded with the name Meghan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Meghan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Meghan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Meghan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Meghan include Kinzley, Kolbie, Pepper.
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