Morgan
girl name#312 in 2025Morgan entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #22 in 1997, ranks #312 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1918–2025
#312
rank today
#22
peak (1997)
977
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1930s | #4255 |
| 1940s | #4111 |
| 1950s | #3563 |
| 1960s | #2124 |
| 1970s | #1044 |
| 1980s | #136 |
| 1990s | #32 |
| 2000s | #36 |
| 2010s | #117 |
| 2020s | #241 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Morgan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 221,000 people named Morgan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Morgan alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Morgan in 2025?
- Morgan ranks #312 among US girl names in 2025, with 977 babies given the name.
- When was the name Morgan most popular?
- Morgan peaked in 1997, reaching #22 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Morgan with classmates?
- Morgan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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