NAME PROFILE
Meg
Meg is a name of English origin that means 'pearl.' It conveys a sense of beauty and value, much like the precious gem itself. People with this name are often seen as kind-hearted, nurturing, and full of life, making them a joy to be around.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,321 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Scottish, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 26%CA — 24%PA — 18%OH — 16%IL — 16%
Notable People
Meg Ryan (Actress, *Sleepless in Seattle*) · Meg Cabot (Author, *The Princess Diaries*) · Megyn Kelly (Journalist, *NBC News*) · Meg Foster (Actress, *They Live*) · Megumi Hayashibara (Voice Actress, *Neon Genesis Evangelion*)
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