Total births
3,788
Girls' name · since 1977
Meghann
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 3,788 babies named Meghann, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,788
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Meghann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,788 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Meghann recorded 3,788 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2012.
- 3,788 total births
- 1977–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
3,788 girls have been named Meghann since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 3,788
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Meghann was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
374 babies were named Meghann in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Meghann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Meghann splits its recorded history at 1995: 12% of all births land in the more recent half, 88% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2010 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 374 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Meghann at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Meghann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2012
- Peak year (1979)
- 374
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Meghann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Meghann's strongest decade.
2,059 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Meghann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 728
1970s
728 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,059 births
- 1990s 796
1990s
796 births
- 2000s 188
2000s
188 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,059 births (54% of all-time use).
How Meghann 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 Meghann's total volume
Meghann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Meghann by state
Where Meghann concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 369 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 177 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 170 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 170 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 169 | 4.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 169 | 4.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 151 | 4.0% |
| #8 | Florida | | 111 | 2.9% |
California share of Meghann's total US births 9.7%
Even split
369 of 3,788 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Meghann appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meghann? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 3,788 babies named Meghann. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 374 births.
When was Meghann most popular? ▼
Meghann was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,059 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Meghann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meghann are California (369 births), Ohio (177 births), Michigan (170 births).
How long has the name Meghann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Meghann since 1977 -- 36 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Meghann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Megan, Meghan, Meg, Meggan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Meghann's data
- Meghann's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,059 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Meghanns (369 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Meghann
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2012 (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. "Meghann: Baby Name Since 1977 - 3,788 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meghann. 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 Meghann 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 June 2026.