Megan
boy nameMegan entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #1020 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#1020
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #2938 |
| 1980s | #1312 |
| 1990s | #3014 |
| 2000s | #7041 |
| 2010s | #10717 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Megan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Megan alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Megan in 2025?
- Megan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Megan most popular?
- Megan peaked in 1985, reaching #1020 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Megan with classmates?
- Megan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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