NAME PROFILE
Morgan
Morgan is a Welsh name meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea circle,' derived from the elements 'mor' (sea) and 'cant' (circle). It conveys a sense of strength and fluidity, suggesting a person who is adaptable and resilient, much like the ocean.
Key Stats
| Total births | 269,269 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%TX — 20%PA — 20%CA — 20%GA — 19%
Notable People
Morgan Freeman (Actor, *The Shawshank Redemption*) · Morgan Wallen (Country Music Singer) · Morgan Fairchild (Actress, *Falcon Crest*) · Morgan Tsvangirai (Zimbabwean Politician) · Morgan Saylor (Actress, *Homeland*)
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