Meggin
A feminine variant of the name Meghan, derived from Margaret meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 317 living Americans carry the first name Meggin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Meggin today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Meggin births was 1975 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Meggin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
317
~ 1 in 1,081,244 Americans
Peak year
1975
29 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,448
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Meggin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Meggin from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Meggin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Meggin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Meggins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Meggin
The given name Meggin is a variant of the name Megan, which originated from the Celtic Welsh name Meg or Megge. This name can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 13th to 14th centuries. It is derived from the Welsh word "megen," which means "pleasant" or "gentle."
The name Meggin gained popularity in Wales and other Celtic regions during the medieval period. It was often used as a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which was widely popular at the time. The spelling variation "Meggin" emerged as a way to distinguish it from the more common Megan.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Meggin can be found in the 14th century work "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer. In this literary masterpiece, Chaucer mentions a character named "Meggin the Miller's Wife," showcasing the usage of the name during that era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Meggin. One of the earliest recorded was Meggin ap Rhys (c. 1320 - 1380), a Welsh landowner and minor nobleman from the region of Glamorgan. Another prominent figure was Meggin Gwilym (c. 1450 - 1520), a Welsh poet known for her love sonnets and nature-inspired works.
In the 16th century, Meggin Llewelyn (1535 - 1610) gained recognition as a skilled herbalist and healer in the Welsh village of Llanelli. She was renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Meggin Prydderch (1720 - 1788) was a Welsh educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in Wales, paving the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the region.
Another notable figure was Meggin Jones (1845 - 1925), a Welsh-American entrepreneur and businesswoman. She founded a successful textile company in Pennsylvania, becoming a prominent figure in the industrial revolution and contributing to the growth of the American textile industry.
While the name Meggin may not be as widespread as its counterpart Megan, it has a rich history rooted in Celtic culture and tradition. The individuals mentioned above are just a few examples of the diverse and influential figures who have carried this unique name throughout the centuries.
People
Meggin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Meggin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Meggin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Meggin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 317 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Meggin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,081,244 US residents.
Is Meggin a common name?
We classify Meggin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Meggin most popular?
The single biggest year for Meggin was 1975, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Meggin is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Meggin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Meggin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.