Meagan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Meagan is an Irish name that means 'servant of Mary'. It evolved from 'Maolmhuire' to its modern forms, reflecting a path of linguistic adaptation. The name is characterized by its modern appeal and has no biblical background. Its popularity surged in the late 20th century, and it remains a favored choice today, associated with a sense of creativity and individuality.

The name Meagan is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Meagan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Meagan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7263rd out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6154th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 756th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 163rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 534th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3690th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Meagan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Meagan"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪɡən/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

Meagan is derived from the Irish name 'Maolmhuire', which translates to 'servant of Mary'. The name has undergone various adaptations over time.

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Meaning

servant of Mary

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Language Evolution

Maolmhuire, Maegan, Meagan

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Historical Usage

Meagan gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of traditional names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Megan, Meghann, Maegan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Meagan is perceived as a contemporary and appealing name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Meagan Good, Meagan Fox, Meagan Duhamel

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Meagan"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Meagan"

"Meagan" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7263rd of 16616 72
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6154th of 12526 71
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 756th of 19264 3,097
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 163rd of 27321 29,108
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 534th of 35406 8,768
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3690th of 30306 503

Regional Popularity of "Meagan" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Meagan" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
22.30%
655th/2937
19.61%
683rd/3483
25.16%
885th/3518
16.77%
678th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
5.21%
192nd/3685
4.09%
183rd/4475
2.25%
117th/5194
3.69%
233rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
13.29%
609th/4582
11.17%
577th/5164
5.44%
398th/7313
10.21%
762nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
94.70%
3773rd/3984
61.47%
2758th/4487
39.08%
2666th/6822
65.34%
4101st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Meagan"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Meagan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.