How Many People Are Named Magan?
Complete statistics for the name Magan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Magan, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,673 people in the US today, making up 1 in 123,468 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1990 with 181 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 2,739 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Magan Through the Generations
Magan has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1990 when 181 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Magan are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-age demographic. With only 434 individuals under 30, it's clear that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining significant traction among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Magan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Magan
How Many People Have the Name Magan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 877 people in the United States currently share the name Magan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 377,935 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Magan a Common or Rare Name?
Magan 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 Magan Mean?
Magan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Magan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Magan Most Popular?
The name Magan reached peak popularity in 1990, with 181 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Magan?
Approximately 877 people named Magan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 877. That works out to roughly 1 in 377,935 Americans.
Is Magan a rare name?
Magan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 377,935 Americans has this name.
What does the name Magan mean?
Magan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Magan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Magan are male and 100% are female.
When was Magan most popular?
Magan peaked in 1990 with 181 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.