NAME PROFILE
Megan
Megan is a Welsh name meaning 'pearl.' It embodies beauty, elegance, and a sense of value, much like the precious gemstone itself. Those named Megan are often seen as warm-hearted individuals with a strong sense of loyalty and creativity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 441,169 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 20%IL — 20%OH — 19%MI — 19%
Notable People
Megan Fox (Actress, *Transformers* series) · Megan Rapinoe (Professional soccer player, Olympic gold medalist) · Megan Thee Stallion (Rapper and singer) · Megan Hilty (Broadway actress, known for *Smash*) · Megan Boone (Actress, known for *The Blacklist*)
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