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Megan
GirlMeaning of Megan: Welsh: 'pearl'
Megan is a girl's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 863rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 503rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#863
301 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#503
78 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
441,169
First recorded 1922 · peak 1990
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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