How Many People Are Named Mega?
Complete statistics for the name Mega: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mega, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 244 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 1,355,025 Americans! It's a modern name, with a big chunk, 56%, under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 248 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mega Through the Generations
Mega, a name that's seen its peak in recent years with 19 births in 2023, is predominantly favored by younger parents. With an average age of 22, it's clear that Mega is a name embraced by the new generation. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards youth, with 140 under-30 and 108 aged 30-60, indicating a strong preference among younger families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mega's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mega
How Many People Have the Name Mega?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 376 people in the United States currently share the name Mega. That works out to roughly 1 in every 881,514 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mega a Common or Rare Name?
Mega 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 Mega Mean?
Mega means "Modern coinage, evokes power" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mega in SSA data, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.
When Was Mega Most Popular?
The name Mega reached peak popularity in 2023, with 19 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 Mega?
Approximately 376 people named Mega live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 376. That works out to roughly 1 in 881,514 Americans.
Is Mega a rare name?
Mega is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 881,514 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mega mean?
Mega means "Modern coinage, evokes power" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Mega more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 57% of people named Mega are male and 43% are female.
When was Mega most popular?
Mega peaked in 2023 with 19 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.