Total births
875
Girls' name · since 1974
Maegen
Maegen has 875 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 875
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Maegen is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 875 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Maegen recorded 875 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2008.
- 875 total births
- 1974–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
875 girls have been named Maegen since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 875
- total births
- 1974–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Maegen was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
53 babies were named Maegen in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Maegen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maegen's full recorded timeline at 1991, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maegen at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Maegen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2008
- Peak year (1990)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Maegen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Maegen's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Maegen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
372 births
- 1990s
1990s
333 births
- 2000s 96
2000s
96 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 372 births (43% of all-time use).
How Maegen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maegen's total volume
Maegen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maegen by state
Where Maegen concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 59 | 6.7% |
| #2 | California | | 55 | 6.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Maegen's total US births 6.7%
Even split
59 of 875 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maegen? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 875 babies named Maegen. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 53 births.
When was Maegen most popular? ▼
Maegen was most popular in the 1980s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Maegen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maegen are Texas (59 births), California (55 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Maegen been used? ▼
Records for Maegen go back to 1974, giving 35 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Maegen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mae, Maeve, Maegan, Maelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maegen's data
- Maegen's decade-level peak was the 1980s (372 total births); usage has since declined to 96 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Maegens (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maegen
Nearby Names Like Maegen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maegen
Mae Girl
#529 114,835 births
Maeve Girl
#75 29,608 births
Maegan Girl
9,171 births
Maelynn Girl
#992 2,916 births
Maelyn Girl
#1190 2,490 births
Compare Maegen side by side: Maegen vs Mae Maegen vs Maeve Maegen vs Maegan
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maegen: Baby Name Since 1974 - 875 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maegen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maegen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.