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How Many People Are Named Megan?
Estimated people named Megan living in the U.S. today
423,514
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 440,869
- Peak year: 1990 (20,303 births)
- Estimated living today: 423,514
Megan by age group — who carries the name today?
Megan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Megan
Megan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 440,869 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 423,514 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 807 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Megans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Megan in the US?
An estimated 423,514 people named Megan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Megan uncommon — about 1 in 807 Americans.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Megan is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Megan most popular?
Megan peaked in 1990, when 20,303 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Megan?
Megan ranks #110 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 34 out of 100 (higher means rarer).