Meaghan

Meaghan is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2014.

Meaghan at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Meaghan

Meaghan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Meaghan first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #325 in 1986, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 14,036 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meaghan in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#325 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Total since 1880
14,036

Meaghan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1076 in 1998
Babies named Meaghan in 2014
4
Total since 1996
107

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meaghan mean?

The meaning of Meaghan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Meaghan a boy or girl name?

Meaghan is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2014.

What origin is the name Meaghan?

Meaghan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meaghan?

Meaghan first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #325 in 1986, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].