Name meaning & stats
Meghan
Meghan means “pearl” (Welsh origin). 96,727 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Meghans are 2.9× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“pearl”
WelshWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
96,727 US babies were named Meghan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Meghans end up
Not enough notable Meghans yet, so this uses the spelling family: Megan, Meghan.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 70 people |
| Footballer | 2.9× | High · 56 people |
| Basketball player | 2.0× | High · 36 people |
| Singer | 1.0× | High · 25 people |
Among notable women who are footballers, the Megan family show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Meghan has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
1 in 6 Megans spell it Meghan
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1985)