Total births
1,064
Girls' name · since 1976
Maeghan
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,064 babies named Maeghan, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,064
- total births
- 1976–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1,064 girls have been named Maeghan since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maeghan has been recorded 1,064 times among girls since 1976, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2012.
- 1,064 total births
- 1976–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,064 girls have been named Maeghan since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,064
- total births
- 1976–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Maeghan was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
59 babies were named Maeghan in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Maeghan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maeghan's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maeghan at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Maeghan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Maeghan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maeghan's strongest decade.
438 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Maeghan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
278 births
- 1990s
1990s
438 births
- 2000s
2000s
279 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 438 births (41% of all-time use).
How Maeghan 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 Maeghan's total volume
Maeghan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maeghan by state
Where Maeghan concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 51 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 30 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 26 | 2.4% |
| #4 | California | | 12 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Maeghan's total US births 4.8%
Even split
51 of 1,064 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maeghan? ▼
Maeghan has been given to 1,064 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 59 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Maeghan most popular? ▼
Maeghan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 438 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Maeghan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maeghan are Texas (51 births), New York (30 births), Massachusetts (26 births).
How long has the name Maeghan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maeghan since 1976 -- 37 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Maeghan? ▼
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 Maeghan's data
- Maeghan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (438 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Maeghans (51 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 Maeghan
Nearby Names Like Maeghan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maeghan
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 Maeghan side by side: Maeghan vs Mae Maeghan vs Maeve Maeghan vs Maegan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2012 (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. "Maeghan: Baby Name Since 1976 - 1,064 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maeghan. 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 Maeghan 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.