Meghan
boy nameMeghan entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #2292 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#2292
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4404 |
| 1980s | #3317 |
| 1990s | #5847 |
| 2000s | #8693 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Meghan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meghan alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meghan in 2025?
- Meghan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Meghan most popular?
- Meghan peaked in 1984, reaching #2292 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Meghan with classmates?
- Meghan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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