How Many People Are Named Maegan?

Complete statistics for the name Maegan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maegan
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Maegan is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 36,708 Americans bearing it today. That's just 8,990 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1991.

~8,990
Living in US
1 in 36,708
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,053
Worldwide Bearers
#94,055
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
8,990
🇮🇪 Ireland
12
🇨🇳 China
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4
🇳🇱 Netherlands
3
🇮🇹 Italy
2
🇰🇷 South Korea
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,990 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
3,302
Would be under 30 (36%)
5,868
Would be 30–60 (64%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 9,170 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maegan Through the Generations

Maegan, a name that's been around since the early 1990s, has seen its peak and now shows a declining trend. With 8,990 people named Maegan alive today, it's clear that the name isn't as popular as it once was. The majority of those named Maegan are aged between 30 and 60, indicating that the name was most popular among parents during the late 20th century. its decline, Maegan remains a unique choice for those seeking a blend of classic and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,306
California 709
Florida 449
New York 383
Alabama 313
Michigan 311
North Carolina 283
Louisiana 272
Georgia 265
Ohio 233

✨ Similar Names to Maegan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maegan's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Maegan

How Many People Have the Name Maegan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,990 people in the United States currently share the name Maegan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,708 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maegan a Common or Rare Name?

Maegan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maegan Mean?

Maegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maegan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maegan Most Popular?

The name Maegan reached peak popularity in 1991, with 431 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maegan?

Approximately 8,990 people named Maegan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,170. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,708 Americans.

Is Maegan a rare name?

Maegan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,708 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maegan mean?

Maegan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Maegan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maegan are male and 100% are female.

When was Maegan most popular?

Maegan peaked in 1991 with 431 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,990
All-Time Births9,170
1 in X1 in 36,708
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1991
World Rank#94,055
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.