Morgann
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "white" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 732 living Americans carry the first name Morgann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Morgann today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Morgann births was 2001 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Morgann. 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
732
~ 1 in 468,244 Americans
Peak year
2001
42 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,866
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Morgann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Morgann from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 303 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Morgann 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 Morgann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Morganns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Indiana, Michigan recorded the most babies named Morgann, while Michigan, Indiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Morgann
The name Morgann has its origins in the Celtic languages of ancient Britain and France. It is derived from the Welsh word "mor," meaning "sea," and the Breton word "gann," meaning "born." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 6th century, appearing in ancient Welsh and Breton texts.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Morgann was Morgann ap Sadwrn, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 6th century. He was a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Gwynedd and is mentioned in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional stories and legends.
Another notable figure with the name Morgann was Morgann le Fay, a powerful sorceress from Arthurian legend. She was said to be the half-sister of King Arthur and was a prominent figure in the medieval romances and tales surrounding the Knights of the Round Table.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Morgann de Fiennes was known for her involvement in the Crusades. She accompanied her husband, William de Fiennes, on the Third Crusade and played a significant role in providing support and supplies to the Crusaders.
During the Renaissance period, Morgann de Montgommery was a French nobleman and military leader who served under King Francis I of France. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership in various battles, including the Italian Wars of the 16th century.
In the 19th century, Morgann Watkin was a Welsh scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of Welsh literature and culture. He published numerous works on Welsh history, language, and folklore, helping to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Wales.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Morgann throughout history. While the name has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been embraced and celebrated across various regions and time periods, lending it a rich historical significance.
People
Morgann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Morgann 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
Morgann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Morgann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 732 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Morgann 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 468,244 US residents.
Is Morgann a common name?
We classify Morgann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 753 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Morgann most popular?
The single biggest year for Morgann was 2001, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Morgann is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Morgann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Morgann 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.