Megan

Gender Usage of the Name Megan

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Megan is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.91% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Megan

• Worldwide

  #991 Girl’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #802 Girl’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #788 Girl’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #564 Girl’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Megan is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Megan ranked #991 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #826 in 2024 — a drop of 165 places. Megan maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #10, achieved in 1998 and 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #1,994 in 1947. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -583 places (from #408 to #991).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Megan

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names

Starts with

M — Girl Names Starting with M

Ends with

n — Girl Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Megan uses two syllables with initial stress, resulting in a familiar, accessible rhythm. The name is notably linked to Megan Thee Stallion, which contributes to a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic. Its phonetic profile is balanced, ending in a soft nasal sound.

Middle Names For Megan

Middle names used with MeganMethodology

Megan is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Megan Elizabeth · Megan Marie · Megan Nicole · Megan Leigh · Megan LynnView all 2,038 girl middle names.

• Total 2,910 middle names used with Megan
• 167 boy middle names used with Megan
• 602 unisex middle names used with Megan

Middle name suggestions for MeganMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Megan is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Megan Moore · Megan Mills · Megan Marsh · Megan Marks · Megan Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Megan

Sound Like Megan Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Meagan · Mckenna · Makenna · View all 61 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Megan Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Megan”

Dictionary Meaning of "Megan"Methodology

• A diminutive of the female given name Margaret, from Welsh

  Examples

  • Was it true that twenty-six years had passed, or had he dreamed and awakened to find Megan waiting for him by the big apple tree?

Translations

The name Megan has 3 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..

More Info

How to Spell Megan in ASL

• M
• e
• g
• a
• n

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