How Many People Are Named Megyn?

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

Megyn
Very Rare
American

Megyn is a very rare female name, with only 455 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 724,637 Americans. The majority of those named Megyn are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~455
Living in US
1 in 724,637
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

584
Worldwide Bearers
#818,356
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
455
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇬🇧 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
455 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
423
Would be under 30 (92%)
37
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 460 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
45

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

📜 Megyn Through the Generations

Megyn peaked in popularity in 2009 with 52 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Megyn are under 30, with 423 individuals falling into this age bracket. Only 37 are between 30 and 60, and there are none over 60, indicating a strong preference for the name among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Texas 6
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Megyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Megyn's American roots

📄 About the Name Megyn

How Many People Have the Name Megyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 455 people in the United States currently share the name Megyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 724,637 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Megyn a Common or Rare Name?

Megyn 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 Megyn Mean?

Megyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Megyn Most Popular?

The name Megyn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 52 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 Megyn?

Approximately 455 people named Megyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 460. That works out to roughly 1 in 724,637 Americans.

Is Megyn a rare name?

Megyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 724,637 Americans has this name.

What does the name Megyn mean?

Megyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Megyn more male or female?

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

When was Megyn most popular?

Megyn peaked in 2009 with 52 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 US455
All-Time Births460
1 in X1 in 724,637
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2009
World Rank#818,356
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.