girl's name
Megen
MEG-en (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 692
Megen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Megen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 286 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 64 |
How Popular Is Megen?
In 2006, Megen was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Megen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Megen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Megen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Megen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Megen
- English MEG-en
Sibling Names for Megen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Megen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Megen
How popular is the name Megen?
In 2006, Megen was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Megen a girl's or a boy's name?
Megen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Megen?
Megen has 2 syllables.
When was Megen most popular?
Megen peaked in 1985, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.