Morgan
Morgan first appears in US records in 1918. It peaked in 1995, when 10,877 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 977.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Morgan popular?
Declining Morgan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1995 peak.
| 2020s | 7,691 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27,641 | |
| 2000s | 70,746 | |
| 1990s | 91,196 | |
| 1980s | 24,287 | |
| 1970s | 1,569 | |
| 1960s | 354 | |
| 1950s | 110 | |
| 1940s | 22 | |
| 1930s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Morgan mean?
From Old Welsh Morcant; the first element 'mor' means 'sea'. The second element is debated (often linked to 'cant' circle/completion or 'geni' born), so meanings like 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle' are offered, but 'mor' = sea is secure.
Nicknames for Morgan
- Mo
Variants & spellings
- Morgana
- Morgane
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan means Sea-born, sea-circle. From Old Welsh Morcant; the first element 'mor' means 'sea'. The second element is debated (often linked to 'cant' circle/completion or 'geni' born), so meanings like 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle' are offered, but 'mor' = sea is secure.
What is the origin of the name Morgan?
Morgan is of welsh origin.
How do you pronounce Morgan?
Morgan is pronounced “MOR-gan.”
Is Morgan a boy or a girl name?
Morgan is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Morgan a popular name right now?
Morgan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1995 peak.
How popular is the name Morgan?
In 2025, Morgan ranked #312 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Morgan most popular?
Morgan was most popular in 1995, when about 10,877 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Morgan?
Common nicknames for Morgan include Mo.
What names are similar to Morgan?
Names similar to Morgan include Rowan, Quinn, Reese, Bryn.
What names go well with Morgan?
welsh names that pair well with Morgan include Megan, Dylan, Owen, Evan, Lynn.