Meg
girl nameMeg entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #714 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#714
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2988 |
| 1950s | #1208 |
| 1960s | #940 |
| 1970s | #1640 |
| 1980s | #2698 |
| 1990s | #1804 |
| 2000s | #2245 |
| 2010s | #6810 |
| 2020s | #9932 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Meg has been most popular in UT, CA.
Living bearers
About 4,900 people named Meg are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meg alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meg in 2025?
- Meg is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meg most popular?
- Meg peaked in 1959, reaching #714 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meg with classmates?
- Meg will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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