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How Many People Are Named Meghan?
Estimated people named Meghan living in the U.S. today
92,879
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 96,625
- Peak year: 1985 (4,683 births)
- Estimated living today: 92,879
Meghan by age group — who carries the name today?
Meghan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Meghan
Meghan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 96,625 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 92,879 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,680 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Meghans 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 Meghan in the US?
An estimated 92,879 people named Meghan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Meghan rare — about 1 in 3,680 Americans.
Is Meghan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Meghan is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Meghan most popular?
Meghan peaked in 1985, when 4,683 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Meghan?
Meghan ranks #576 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).