Meaghan
A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
Every Meaghan since 1955 — 14,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meaghan
Meaghan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1955, 14,043 American babies have been named Meaghan. Its peak came in 1986, when 744 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Meaghan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meaghan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,262 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,228 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,308 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,466 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,262 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,896 | — | — |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,572 | — | — |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,772 | — | — |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,794 | — | — |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,442 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,107 | — | — |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,698 | — | — |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,181 | — | — |
| 2007 | 110 | #1,891 | — | — |
| 2006 | 111 | #1,841 | — | — |
| 2005 | 140 | #1,498 | — | — |
| 2004 | 155 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 2003 | 203 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 2002 | 242 | #926 | — | — |
| 2001 | 293 | #807 | — | — |
| 2000 | 342 | #690 | — | — |
| 1995 | 520 | #475 | — | — |
| 1990 | 722 | #367 | — | — |
| 1985 | 633 | #368 | — | — |
| 1980 | 341 | #546 | — | — |
| 1975 | 93 | #1,237 | — | — |
| 1970 | 50 | #1,794 | — | — |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,366 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,992 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,415 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Meaghan
- Meaghan Martin Actor · b. 1992
- Meaghan Rath Actor · b. 1986
- Meaghan Benfeito Athlete · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Meaghan mean?
A female given name from Welsh, a pseudo-Irish spelling of the Welsh Megan.
How popular is the name Meaghan in 2025?
Meaghan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Meaghan?
14,043 babies have been named Meaghan in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meaghan most popular?
Meaghan peaked in 1986, when 744 newborns received the name.
Is Meaghan a boy or girl name?
Meaghan is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meaghan rising or falling?
Meaghan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Meaghan?
Well-known people named Meaghan include Meaghan Martin (actor), Meaghan Rath (actor), Meaghan Benfeito (athlete).