Megan is a distinctive choice, ranked #503 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Megan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#503
US Rank #761
About the Name Megan
Megan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 271 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #3 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 22 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 β a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
Megan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #761 β notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Megan
Unlikely. With around 78 UK babies named Megan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Megan in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Megan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 271 places in the last five years. Its peak was #3 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Megan is more popular in the UK (#503) than in the US (#761). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Megan include: Megan Hall (triathlete) β Megan Hall is a triathlete from South Africa.; Megan Stalter β Megan Marie Stalter is an American comedian and actress.; Megan Prescott β Megan Prescott is an English actress, writer and bodybuilder, who is best known for her role as Katie Fitch in the double BAFTA-winning teen drama Skins..
Megan ranks #761 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
78
UK babies named Megan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 271 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Megan
Likely around 1 other Megan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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