Meagan
Meaning of Meagan
Meagan, a feminine given name of Welsh derivation and an orthographic variant of Megan—itself originally a diminutive of Margaret, whose ultimate etymological root lies in the Greek margarítēs, meaning “pearl”—manifests in Anglo-American usage with the phonetic realizations /ˈmeɪɡən/ or /ˈmiːɡən/. Its demographic trajectory in the United States, as recorded by Social Security data, peaked in the mid-1990s with a national rank of 190 in 1996, before experiencing a gradual decline to a rank of 939 in 2024, corresponding to 11 recorded births. Such statistical movement reflects broader sociolinguistic dynamics in name selection, wherein parents seeking a balance of classical resonance and contemporary orthographic distinction continue to favor Meagan for its associations of refinement, timeless elegance and the enduring symbolism of the pearl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAY-guhn (/ˈmeɪɡən/)
British English
- Pronunced as MEE-guhn (/ˈmiːɡən/)
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Notable People Named Meagan
| Meagan Good is an American actress and model known for her roles in Eve's Bayou, Cousin Skeeter and Stomp the Yard. |
| Meagan Tandy is an American actress and former Miss California USA known for her roles in Teen Wolf and Batwoman. |
| Meagan Spooner is an American young adult science fiction and fantasy author known for the Starbound and Skylark trilogies. |
| Meagan Rose Dixon is an Australian cricket all-rounder who plays for the Adelaide Strikers in the Women's Big Bash League. |
