How Many People Are Named Maghan?

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

Maghan
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Maghan is a very rare female name, with only 484 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 681,748 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 39 births, and it's interesting how stable its usage has been since then.

~151
Living in US
1 in 2,195,028
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspiring
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,353
Worldwide Bearers
#123,213
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,898
🇬🇳 Guinea
577
🇮🇳 India
492
🇺🇸 United States
339
🇲🇱 Mali
9
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
9
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇳🇵 Nepal
3
🇬🇧 England
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
484 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
67
Would be under 30 (14%)
429
Would be 30–60 (86%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 496 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
92

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

📜 Maghan Through the Generations

Maghan has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1985 when 39 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a relatively constant level of usage, indicating a stable trend. Currently, there are 484 individuals named Maghan living in the US, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60, suggesting a generation that embraced this name during its peak period.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10
California 6

✨ Similar Names to Maghan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maghan's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Maghan

How Many People Have the Name Maghan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 151 people in the United States currently share the name Maghan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maghan a Common or Rare Name?

Maghan 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 Maghan Mean?

Maghan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Maghan Most Popular?

The name Maghan reached peak popularity in 1985, with 39 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 Maghan?

Approximately 151 people named Maghan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 151. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,195,028 Americans.

Is Maghan a rare name?

Maghan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,195,028 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maghan mean?

Maghan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Maghan more male or female?

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

When was Maghan most popular?

Maghan peaked in 1985 with 39 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.

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 US151
All-Time Births151
1 in X1 in 2,195,028
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1985
World Rank#123,213
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.