How Many People Are Named Morgen?

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

Morgen
Very Rare
German

Morgen means 'morning' in German and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 137,670 Americans sharing this name. That's just 2,397 people today, making it a truly unique choice.

~720
Living in US
1 in 460,346
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Morning
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,397
Worldwide Bearers
#62,530
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
19
🇿🇲 Zambia
14
🇩🇪 Germany
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇸🇪 Sweden
8
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇷🇺 Russia
6
🇮🇳 India
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
577 (24%)
♀ Female
1,820 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
1,426
Would be under 30 (58%)
988
Would be 30–60 (40%)
33
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,447 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
79
International
5

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

📜 Morgen Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 1998 when 100 babies were named Morgen, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, most people named Morgen are under 30, indicating it's a relatively modern name embraced by younger generations. The age distribution shows 1,426 under-30s, 988 aged 30-60, and only 33 over 60, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
Texas 59
Ohio 27
Michigan 24
New York 15
Pennsylvania 15
Illinois 7
Georgia 6
Indiana 6
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Morgen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morgen's German roots

📄 About the Name Morgen

How Many People Have the Name Morgen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 720 people in the United States currently share the name Morgen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 460,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Morgen a Common or Rare Name?

Morgen 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 Morgen Mean?

Morgen means "morning" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Morgen in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Morgen Most Popular?

The name Morgen reached peak popularity in 1998, with 100 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 Morgen?

Approximately 720 people named Morgen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 720. That works out to roughly 1 in 460,346 Americans.

Is Morgen a rare name?

Morgen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 460,346 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morgen mean?

Morgen means "morning" and comes from German origins.

Is Morgen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Morgen are male and 76% are female.

When was Morgen most popular?

Morgen peaked in 1998 with 100 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 US720
All-Time Births720
1 in X1 in 460,346
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1998
World Rank#62,530
Male %24%
Female %76%

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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.