How Many People Are Named Meighan?
Complete statistics for the name Meighan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meighan is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't entirely clear, making it intriguingly unique; only 545 people named Meighan live in the US today, which means 1 in 605,631 Americans share this name; the name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 43 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 564 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meighan Through the Generations
Meighan has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1988, when 43 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 545 individuals, with most being adults aged 30 to 60. The distribution shows a slight skew towards middle-aged adults, with 90% falling within this age bracket, while only 9% are under 30 and just 1% are over 60. This stable trend suggests Meighan is a name that balances classic charm with modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meighan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meighan
How Many People Have the Name Meighan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,100 people in the United States currently share the name Meighan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 301,318 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meighan a Common or Rare Name?
Meighan 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 Meighan Mean?
Meighan means "creative variant of Megan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meighan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meighan Most Popular?
The name Meighan reached peak popularity in 1988, with 43 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 Meighan?
Approximately 1,100 people named Meighan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,100. That works out to roughly 1 in 301,318 Americans.
Is Meighan a rare name?
Meighan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 301,318 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meighan mean?
Meighan means "creative variant of Megan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meighan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meighan are male and 100% are female.
When was Meighan most popular?
Meighan peaked in 1988 with 43 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.