Meghan

Meghan 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 2024 it was given to 152 girls in the United States.

Meghan at a glance

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

About the name Meghan

Meghan 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, Meghan first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #63 in 1985, and in 2024 152 babies received the name — 96,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Meghan in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#63 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Babies named Meghan in 2024
152
Total since 1880
96,398

Meghan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#237 in 1998
Babies named Meghan in 2025
12
Total since 1996
2,149

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Meghan mean?

The meaning of Meghan 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 Meghan a boy or girl name?

Meghan is a girl name. In 2024, 152 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Meghan?

Meghan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Meghan?

Meghan first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #63 in 1985, and 152 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].