Morgan
boy name#559 in 2025Morgan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #236 in 1995, ranks #559 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#559
rank today
#236
peak (1995)
532
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #350 |
| 1890s | #366 |
| 1900s | #439 |
| 1910s | #438 |
| 1920s | #493 |
| 1930s | #528 |
| 1940s | #563 |
| 1950s | #555 |
| 1960s | #502 |
| 1970s | #440 |
| 1980s | #294 |
| 1990s | #280 |
| 2000s | #370 |
| 2010s | #642 |
| 2020s | #581 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Morgan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 38,500 people named Morgan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Morgan alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 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 #559 among US boy names in 2025, with 532 babies given the name.
- When was the name Morgan most popular?
- Morgan peaked in 1995, reaching #236 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Morgan with classmates?
- Morgan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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