Megen
girl nameMegen entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #2317 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#2317
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6232 |
| 1970s | #5193 |
| 1980s | #3305 |
| 1990s | #6165 |
| 2000s | #11458 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Megen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Megen 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 Megen in 2025?
- Megen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Megen most popular?
- Megen peaked in 1985, reaching #2317 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Megen with classmates?
- Megen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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