Will my child share the name Meaghan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Meaghan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Meaghan in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Meaghan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Meaghan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 114 places over the last five years to #4684 in 2014. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Meaghan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Meaghan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Meaghan a popular baby name in the United States?

Meaghan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4684

Meaghan

Meaghan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4684 in 2014. Your child is likely to be the only Meaghan in their class.

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UK Rank 2014

#4684

About the Name Meaghan

Meaghan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 114 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1076 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Meaghan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.