Meaghan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Meaghan is an Irish name meaning 'servant of Mary.' It has evolved from 'Maolmhuire' and 'Muirgheal' to its current form. The name embodies traits of cultural significance and femininity. There is no direct biblical relevance, and it has seen a rise in popularity in the 20th century. Variants include Megan and Meghan.

The name Meaghan is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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, Meaghan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Meaghan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6870th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1197th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 426th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1185th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9797th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Meaghan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Meaghan"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪɡən/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

Meaghan is derived from the Irish name 'Maolmhuire,' which means 'servant of Mary.' It is a feminine form of the name 'Moe,' which is a diminutive of Muirgheal.

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Meaning

servant of Mary

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Language Evolution

Maolmhuire, Muirgheal, Meaghan

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Historical Usage

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

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Variants & Derivatives

Megan, Meghan, Maegan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Meaghan is perceived as a contemporary and feminine name that carries a sense of cultural heritage. It is often associated with strength and independence.

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Famous People

Meaghan Jette Martin, Meaghan Rath, Meaghan Mooney

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Meaghan"

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 "Meaghan"

"Meaghan" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15172nd of 16616 7
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6870th of 12526 53
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1197th of 19264 1,548
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 426th of 27321 9,200
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1185th of 35406 3,113
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9797th of 30306 122

Regional Popularity of "Meaghan" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 64.02%
3325th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Meaghan" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
38.51%
1131st/2937
18.81%
655th/3483
49.03%
1725th/3518
38.01%
1537th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
13.19%
486th/3685
4.42%
198th/4475
10.61%
551st/5194
11.14%
704th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
27.04%
1239th/4582
11.02%
569th/5164
19.81%
1449th/7313
25.22%
1882nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 100.00%
4487th/4487
100.00%
6822nd/6822
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State-by-State Popularity of "Meaghan"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Meaghan" 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.